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4M MOUSETRAP RACER
A1-Amazing Minds
E02-Education & Science
SS03-Science Kits
4M
In stock
SKU
F15-3908
KWD 5.950
Transform the power of a mousetrap to power this cool race car you build! Once assembled, the Mousetrap Racer can zoom over 15 meters-thats 50 feet-with just a spring and a stream. No need for parents to worry about batteries! The aspiring scientist and engineer will soon discover how powerful a coiled spring can be and understand simple elastic energy. The fun does not stop there, enlist family and to come up with other wheels. Will the Mousetrap racer go further or faster when the wheels are replaced with old CD's? The step-by-step illustrated instructions make assembly a breeze. The fun facts help with understanding how many everyday items use a spring for energy.
- JUST A SPRING AND A STRING: Zoom over 15 meters-that's 50 feet- with the simple mechanics of a spring and string! No need to worry about batteries.
- HOW DOES IT WORK?: The young engineer and scientist will soon discover how powerful a coiled spring can be in providing simple elastic, or stored energy.
- THEN WHAT?: Replace the four wheels with old CD's to see if you can go further or faster.
- LEARN FUN FACTS: What happens if the spring is twisted? How does a spring store energy? What do a mousetrap, clothes pin, and watch all have in common?
- INCLUDED IN KIT: Front baseplate (narrow) with spring and wire frame installed, rear baseplate (wide) with axle and winding drum installed, adhesive foam, screws (12), set arm cap case (base and cover), set arm holder case (base and cover, short axle, string, small wheels (4), connecting rods, (2), winding arm, large wheels (4), sticker sheet. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED: Small Phillips head screwdriver and additional wheels if desired.
- 8 Years and above
- Batteries not required
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