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Sail Car
Project Snapshot
The sail car is one of the simplest car projects, and it provides a great opportunity to learn how wind resistance can be harnessed to propel vehicles.
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Test the success of a variety of sails by placing the car in front of a fan, and measuring how far it travels!
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Tools and Materials
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Craft sticks
See also: STEM Inventions Engineering Craft Kit
Tips and Troubleshooting
If the car isn't going very far, then...
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Make sure there's no excessive friction that's hindering the wheels such as excess glue, loose tape, or the wheels pinched around the straw.
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Try making a bigger sail.
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Try making the front of the sail pointed or curved so it's more aerodynamic.
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