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What is the fastest CO2 car ever made?
On the 15th October 1997, at Black Rock, Nevada USA, Andy Green piloted the Trust SSC (SuperSonic Car) and achieved what was previously thought impossible. He travelled at a speed of 1,227.985 km/h (Mach 1.020) and broke the sound barrier.
What types of friction are impacting the c02 dragster?
There are two types of friction that come into play with CO2 race cars: surface friction and fluid friction. Both of these are inversely proportional to speed!
What makes a CO2 car slow?
Aerodynamics, thrust-to-weight ratio, surface drag, rolling resistance and friction–all play a role in what makes a CO2 car fast or slow.
Is it better to have a very light or very heavy CO2 dragster?
Simply put, the less weight your dragster has, the faster it will go. This is the most important factor that will figure into your design. Keep it light!
What is the best length for a CO2 car?
You need to have at least 60 feet without any obstructions. Any shorter distance than this, and the cars will destroy themselves upon finishing a race. The optimum track length is 66 feet (20 Meters), which is in scale with real dragstrip lengths of a quarter mile.
How can I make my CO2 dragster faster?
Simply put, the less weight your dragster has, the faster it will go. This is the most important factor that will figure into your design. Keep it light! Thrust: The gas escaping from the CO2 cartridge in the car.
How does a CO2 powered dragster work?
How CO2-powered Dragsters Work. Simply put, the less weight your dragster has, the faster it will go. This is the most important factor that will figure into your design. Keep it light! Thrust: The gas escaping from the CO2 cartridge in the car. We’ll cover this in a bit. Friction: The second most important fact you’ll face.
What makes a dragster go faster than a regular car?
Simply put, the less weight your dragster has, the faster it will go. This is the most important factor that will figure into your design. Keep it light! Thrust: The gas escaping from the CO2 cartridge in the car.
How to reduce the aerodynamic drag of a CO2 car?
It is possible to reduce the aerodynamic drag of CO2 cars by shaping the rear section in a boat-tail form. The axles fitted into dragster cars need to be as short as possible. Drilling the holes for axles before shaping any other part of the car is necessary; it is important from the point of maintaining the axle in a steady position.
When was the CO2 dragster F1 car built?
An F1 car built by Archbishop Temple School for the F1 challenge in 2003. Your CO2 dragster may be small, but it’s going to be moving at incredible speeds when you race it.