CO2 Dragsters

CO2 gas is comprised of which two elements?

• Carbon, helium

• Oxygen, air

• Carbon, oxygen

• Oxygen, calcium

The dragster derives its thrust from carbon monoxide gas.

• True

• False

The minimum length of the dragster is what?

• 8 inches

• 9 inches

• 10 inches

• 11 inches

The relationship between volume and pressure of the gas stored in a CO2 cartridge is described by who?

• Newton

• Einstein

• Boyle

• Feynman

What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?

• 13.7 psi

• 16.7 psi

• 14.7 psi

• 15.7 psi

Newton's law which states that each for every action (or force) there is an equal reaction (or opposing force) in the opposite direction is?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Acceleration is a change in velocity. What components make up velocity?

• Speed + distance

• distance + time

• Direction + force

• Speed + direction

What are two types of friction that come into play with CO2 race cars?

• Surface + air

• Contact + air

• Fluid + contact

• Surface + fluid

As the dragster races down the track, the presence of turbulence _____________ the aerodynamic drag, which ________________ the car’s forward motion

• Increases + resists

• Decreases + accelerates

• Resists + lowers

• Accelerates + increases

When calculating the average speed of a dragster, the formula used is: Average speed = _______ / ________

• Time/distance

• Velocity/distance

• Distance/time

• Distance/velocity