Help with building a battery transporter for physics

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on constructing a vehicle capable of transporting a D cell battery over a distance of 7 meters using the potential energy from a 2-kilogram weight falling from a height of 80 cm. Participants reference specific design diagrams for guidance and emphasize the importance of utilizing a school machine shop for materials, particularly wood for the frame and potentially wooden wheels if metal options are unavailable. The goal is to achieve maximum speed while adhering to the specified constraints.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of potential energy and basic physics principles
  • Familiarity with vehicle design and construction techniques
  • Basic woodworking skills for frame and wheel construction
  • Knowledge of weight distribution and balance in vehicle design
NEXT STEPS
  • Research potential energy calculations for optimizing vehicle speed
  • Explore different materials and designs for lightweight frames
  • Learn about wheel design and friction reduction techniques
  • Investigate testing methods for measuring vehicle performance
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, engineering enthusiasts, and educators involved in hands-on projects related to mechanics and vehicle design.

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we have to build vehicle that can transport a d cell battery 7 meters as fast as possible using the potential energy of no more than 2 kilograms falling from 80cm.

we want to use this design:
http://www.scioly.org/w/images/6/69/SC-brake3diag.gif

http://www.scioly.org/w/images/3/33/SC-brake3.gif

but we're not sure how to build it exactly so if you can, please help us get started!
 
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If your school has a machine shop, use that. It should have a supply of wood that you can use to construct the frame. If you can't make metal wheels, you might have to improvise with wooden ones.
 

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