Questions about NRG Car Project

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Zack is seeking clarification on his NRG Car project for Physics class, specifically how to utilize one Joule of energy for movement. He expresses confusion about the concept of a Joule and its application to designing the vehicle. A Joule is defined as the energy needed to exert a force of one Newton over a distance of one meter. Zack is looking for visual references or examples of NRG Cars to better understand the project requirements. The discussion highlights the need for practical guidance and examples to assist students in grasping physics concepts in real-world applications.
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Hi, my name is Zack and this is my first time posting on this forum. I have to make an "NRG Car" for my Physics class, and there are some things I don't understand about the project. The objective is to design a vehicle that will move using the energy of one Joule. I'm a senior in high school, and lately I've been very busy with college applications, so I kind of fell behind in the class and I'm not really sure what a Joule even IS. Does anyone have any pictures or examples I could look at for references, or could someone just give me some clarification about all this? I am pretty lost, here. :confused:
 
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Okay, I understand THAT, but I just don't know how to apply it to an "NRG Car". My physics teacher just said it works like a car, but I don't understand. I don't even know what an NRG Car is supposed to look like. Has anyone done a project like this before?
 

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