What's Inside the Box
What They'll Learn
- How gravity pulls objects downward and converts potential energy into motion
- The physics of friction, weight, and acceleration on inclined surfaces
- How engineers design vehicles to minimize resistance and maximize speed
What They'll Do
- Build a gravity-powered car that races down ramps
- Experiment with ramp angles and car weight to optimize speed
- Test different wheel and body designs to see what rolls fastest
Skills They'll Level Up
- Physics fundamentals — gravity, friction, and acceleration
- Engineering design and iterative optimization
- Data collection and comparative analysis
