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    The document describes a design challenge to build a balloon-powered car that harnesses the potential energy stored in a balloon to propel the car down a straight track for at least three feet, using only a balloon, straws, tape, sponge, rubber bands, and other basic materials as the body, axles and wheels of the car. The goal is to create a car that remains intact as the air from the balloon is released, transferring the potential energy into kinetic energy that moves the vehicle down the track.

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    The document describes a design challenge to build a balloon-powered car that harnesses the potential energy stored in a balloon to propel the car down a straight track for at least three feet, using only a balloon, straws, tape, sponge, rubber bands, and other basic materials as the body, axles and wheels of the car. The goal is to create a car that remains intact as the air from the balloon is released, transferring the potential energy into kinetic energy that moves the vehicle down the track.

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    Balloon-Powered Car

    Background: We have learned about potential energy and kinetic energy.


    Potential energy is stored energy that an object has because of its position. Kinetic
    energy is the energy an object has because of its motion.

    Design Challenge: You will design and build a car powered by the air released from
    a balloon. Your goal is to create a balloon-powered car that will travel as far as
    possible. It must move at least three feet in a straight line. Your car should be sturdy
    and remain intact when in use.

    Criteria:
    Your balloon car must:

    • Be powered only by air escaping the balloon

    • Remain intact when in use

    • Move at least three feet

    • Travel in a straight line

    Materials:
    • Balloon

    • Straws

    • Tape

    • Sponge

    • Rubberbands

    • Body (plastic bottle, juice box, toilet paper tube, cardboard sheet)

    • Axles (straws, wooden skewers)

    • Wheels (CDs, plastic caps, cardboard circles)

    Tools:
    • Scissors

    • Hot glue gun

    • Ruler

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