Alternative Energy Vehicle

Each group will be designing, building, and presenting a proposal for a vehicle energy-storage mechanism that translates stored energy (PE) into forward motion (KE).  Any type of potential energy is acceptable for the proposal except chemical and nuclear. All energy sources and Peripherals should be onboard the vehicle. Remote Controlled vehicles are banned. Remember to account for friction. Your vehicle will travel on a smooth linoleum classroom floor with no modifications to the floor surface allowed.

Calculations:

PEs=1.9J

KEs=0.91J

Total energy=1.9J

Thermal energy=-0.91

Reflection:

This project is the most challenging one so far this year. It was really hard to come up with ideas and make the car go five meters. On our last build day, the car still didn't work. We made adjustments, and slowly, the car went farther and farther each time. 2 things I did well was keeping a growth mindset and helping with the car. 2 things I could work on are the calculations and collecting the right data.