Design Brick-Powered Vehicle: Travel 40ft & Stop on Dime

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The forum discussion centers on designing a vehicle powered solely by a block of brick, which must travel exactly 40 feet and stop precisely at that distance. The proposed mechanism involves a pulley system that utilizes the potential energy of a falling brick, converting it into kinetic energy to propel the vehicle. Participants are encouraged to share their designs and progress, emphasizing the importance of self-initiative in the design process.

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Design a vehicle that is powered only by a block of brick as the source of energy.

The vehicle must travel 40 feet and stop on the dime after 40 feet (in other words travel total of 40 feet of distance).

Design a pulley system involving a brick falling from a height (stored potential energy converted to kinetic energy) to move this vehicle.

All help is appreciated in advance,
Thanks
 
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