AP Design Dragster Quiz

What should students wear when using tools or sandpaper?

• Earplugs

• Hard hat

• Safety gloves

• Safety glasses

Where should all sanding and painting be done?

• In a closed room

• In an area with proper ventilation

• In an outdoor area

• In a crowded space

How far should one stand from the track when racing dragsters?

• 4 feet

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

• 3 feet

What should be used to launch the dragster?

• Hand pump

• Electric motor

• Air pump

• Water pump

What is recommended to make the dragster travel faster?

• Adding weight to the dragster

• Using rough finish

• Making the shape sleek and aerodynamic

• Making the dragster heavier

What will slow down the dragster?

• Bent axles

• Wider wheels

• Heavier body

• Straight axles

What should be used to attach the side view to the body blank when shaping the dragster?

• White glue

• Tape loops with the sticky side out

• Glue lines

• Transparent tape

What should be used to smooth out the edges of the dragster?

• Wood shaver

• Sanding stick

• Sandpaper

• Coping saw

What should be used to hold the dragster on the track?

• Plastic ties

• String guides

• Metal clips

• Rubber bands

What makes the dragster move when launched?

• Air pressure within the launch tubes

• Magnetic force

• Water pressure within the launch tubes

• Electric power