Tatsu+Kato

=**Mousetrap car Portfolio ** = = Objectives = Our main objective is to build a mousetrap car, specifically designed for long-distance travel. In doing so, we will also learn about engineering cars and the different systems that it is composed of. Another one of our motives would be to study movement and how certain types of modification can improve the efficiency of our car. Through the processes of building, thinking and exploring, we should not only gain knowledge, but also have fun. =Materials = //Mousetrap car //
 * The mousetrap is used to power vehicle.
 * Styrofoam was used for the body of the mousetrap. Styrofoam is light enabling the car to move easily. The body is long making it suitable for long-distance travel.
 * The wheels are made of recycled compact discs.
 * The level arm is made of sticks taped together to be long enough for the car to travel far.
 * Wheel axles were taken from cloth hanger, cut appropriately for the size of the car.
 * String that is light and can easily be adjusted or winded for an easier and smoother car movement.
 * For the outer look of the car, we made use of decorative materials like felt and different colors of paint.