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Re: Science Project

To: "Joel A. Charbonnet Jr." <joel@pe.net>
Subject: Re: Science Project
From: Mike & Jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 13:03:02 -0400
Joel A. Charbonnet Jr. wrote:
> 
> My son has to build a car that weighs under 2 pounds and will travel
> at least 2 feet off an 8 inch high ramp.  It must be built from
> scratch, NOT from a car kit.  Does anyone have any suggestions,
> plans, where to look or where to begin?

Step1. Build the car of your choice from any materials - this is the
least important part
Step2. Position the 8 inch ramp at least 2 feet 8 inches above the floor
- 
Gravity is a great source of power.

Seriously. Take a look at the pinewood derby type cars that cub scouts
carve -

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