Measuring the Thrust of a Balloon Powered Car

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This activity from BLOODHOUND SSC illustrates the forces acting on BLOODHOUND SSC by calculating the thrust of a balloon powered car. The resource explores thrust as a concept, tying in with Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Students:
• Build a balloon car
• Conduct speed-time experiments using the balloon car
• Use the results to produce graphs and calculate thrust

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx39y

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