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Aerodynamics and CO 2 vehicles

Aerodynamics and CO 2 vehicles. What is aerodynamics?. The word comes from two Greek words: aerios concerning the air dynamis meaning powerful. Which example is most aerodynamic?. Definition. Aerodynamics is the study of forces and the resulting motion of objects through the air. .

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Aerodynamics and CO 2 vehicles

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  1. Aerodynamics and CO2 vehicles

  2. What is aerodynamics? • The word comes from two Greek words: • aerios concerning the air • dynamis meaning powerful.

  3. Which example is most aerodynamic?

  4. Definition • Aerodynamics is the study of forces and the resulting motion of objects through the air.

  5. Is this car aerodynamic?

  6. Forces of aerodynamics • Frictionis the force of resistance that occurs when movement takes place between any two objects or substances that make contact object direction force of friction

  7. Drag • Force acting on an object in motion through a fluid (in this case air) in an opposite direction to the objects motion, produced by friction.

  8. Example of Drag

  9. Which one is more aerodynamic?

  10. Lift (or downforce) • Downforce is the same as the lift experienced by airplane wings, only it acts to press down, instead of lifting up.

  11. Lift (or downforce)

  12. Tools of the Trade

  13. What are some things you can do to increase the aerodynamics of your CO2 car? • shape • weight (lighter is not always better) • sanding, painting • precision (take your time, measure twice and cut once)

  14. THE END

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