Science of Speed Quiz

What is acceleration defined as in the context of the CO₂ cartridge?

• The rate of change in speed

• The rate of change in velocity

• The rate of change in direction

• The rate of change in mass

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What force pushes the dragster away from the launch pod when a CO₂ cartridge is punctured?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Thrust

• Friction

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What happens to the gas inside the CO₂ cartridge after it is punctured?

• It remains inside the cartridge

• It escapes until the pressure inside equals the atmospheric pressure

• It condenses into a liquid

• It increases in pressure

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What is the relationship between the volume and pressure of a gas in a confined container, according to Boyle's Law?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• Not related

• Exponentially proportional

What is the main reason a CO₂ cartridge is able to propel a car?

• The weight of the CO₂ gas

• The high pressure of the CO₂ gas

• The temperature of the CO₂ gas

• The color of the CO₂ cartridge

What is the relationship between friction and speed in CO2 race cars?

• A) They are directly proportional

• B) They are inversely proportional

• C) They are not related

• D) They are equal

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What is fluid friction?

• Friction between two solid surfaces.

• Friction between a solid and a fluid.

• Friction within a solid material.

• Friction between two fluids.

What is the purpose of using a fogger with a wind tunnel?

• To visualize the car's speed

• To visualize the laminar flow of air

• To measure the car's weight

• To improve the car's design

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Which of the following factors determines the amount of friction between two surfaces?

• The color of the surfaces

• The material of the surfaces

• The temperature of the surfaces

• The size of the surfaces