Build a Mousetrap Car for 5 Degree Incline - 14m Goal

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The discussion revolves around a project involving the construction of a mousetrap car designed to travel up a 5-degree incline for a distance of 14 meters. The original poster describes challenges in achieving the required distance on the incline compared to a level surface.

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  • The original poster is experimenting with different components, such as a thicker axle, to enhance the car's performance. Participants are asking for clarification on the project details and the intended mechanics of the mousetrap's use.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants seeking more information about the project while others are providing suggestions and expressing support. There is recognition of the original poster's progress, even if the ultimate goal has not yet been met.

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Participants note specific constraints, including size limitations for the car and restrictions on using non-mechanical components. The original poster also mentions a requirement that the vehicle cannot travel through air.

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My project's requirement isn't limited to a mousetrap car but that's what I've built. My car has to go up an incline of 5 degrees. I'm aiming for a distance of 14 meters. My car right now can go on a level surface but can barely pass the 1.5 m on the incline!

My dad is helping me with the project and right now we're going to try to see if a thicker axel will make a difference in its power. Is there any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
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Perhaps it would help if you explained the project, and what it's supposed to do (as well as how you're supposed to accomplish the task). Right now I have no idea what you're doing! :smile:
 
Thanks for offering to help scholzie. :) Although I hadn't reached my desired 14 meters, I've gotten far enough to earn at least a decent grade. Thank you again so much! :)

My purpose was just to build a mechanically powered vehicle that would go up an incline of 5 degrees. Limitations were to fit inside a 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm cube, no non mechanical components, and couldn't travel through air.
 
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And how were you using the mouse trap?
 

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