Pencil Car
Recommended for grades 5–8.
Introduction
In this activity, you will make a car for the race in Experiment 35, “The Indy 100.” The following instructions show one way that you might make a car. You may change the design.
Objectives
In this activity, you will make a car for the race in Experiment 35, The Indy 100.
Sensors and Equipment
No probeware required for this experiment.
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- List of materials and equipment
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