Does weight effect the speed of a Pinewood Derby car?

 

PROCEDURE

1. Set up track with timer.

2. Weigh the car and record weight.

3. Race car down the track (3 times).

4. Record the time for each run.

5. Add one weight to the car. Weigh and record weight.

6. Race car down the track (3 times).

7. Record the time for each run.

8. Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 adding weight each time until all the holes in the car are filled.

 

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