Q16. Remote Control Toy Cars & Surface Friction:

Make sure you READ the HELP on the interactive screen!

URL Friction -the effect of running the car on different surfaces Interactive: Friction Simulator - Running a car on different surfaces

• Interactive Click to view if the first interactive link (above) not working

Video: Radio controlled car with maximum acceleration

• IF UNABLE TO ACCESS YOUTUBE VIDEO (requires Flash) TRY:Radio controlled car with maximum acceleration

Video. Example Frictional forces on toy car

• IF UNABLE TO ACCESS YOUTUBE VIDEO (requires Flash) TRY:Example Frictional forces on toy car

Simulator/Interactives: Experiment by setting and measuring the effect of running a car on different surfaces:

• Friction Simulator

This Rocket-Sled Interactive illustrates the effect of friction, air resistance, and applied force upon a sledder. The speed, acceleration, and force values are displayed as the sled moves. Learners can vary the mass of the sledder and the size of the parachute that is attached to it.

• Rocket Sledder

- Work in progress - May 2015

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