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The most basic design is to tie one end of a string to the tip of a mousetrap's snapper arm and then the other end of the string has a loop that is designed to "catch" a hook that is glued to a drive axle. Once the loop is.....

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Learn all about the science and physics of building a record setting and winning mouse trap powered racer. See how each of the major concepts apply to mousetrap powered vehicles......

When you build a vehicle for speed, you want to release the mousetrap's energy very quickly or at a high power output. This way your vehicle can get to top speed as soon as possible.....

When you build a mouse-trap car for distance, you want a small energy consumption per second or a small power output. Smaller power outputs will produce less wasted energy and have greater efficiency......

When you build a mouse-trap car for distance, you want a small energy consumption per second or a small power output. Smaller power outputs will produce less wasted energy and have greater efficiency......