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ENDTERM PERFORMANCE TASK

GENERAL PHYSICS I
Term 1, A.Y. 2024- 2025
Tittle: ROCKET CAR
Objective: Students will design, build, and test a simple rocket car powered by a balloon. This
project demonstrates Newton’s Law of Motion:
Materials Needed: • Small plastic or cardboard base (like a cut-up plastic bottle or sturdy
cardboard rectangle)
• Four small wheels (such as bottle caps, toy wheels, or similar materials)
• Axles for wheels (e.g., straws or skewers)
• Balloon (for propulsion)
• Tape and glue
• Scissors
• Stopwatch (You may use your phone)
• Measuring tape
• Notebook for recording observations and calculations
Design and Body of the Car:
Construction Begin by cutting out a rectangular or aerodynamic shape from cardboard
or plastic that will serve as the car’s main body.
Wheels and Axles:
Attach the wheels to the body using straws or skewers as axles. Make
sure the wheels spin freely to minimize friction.
Balloon Propulsion:
• Attach a balloon to one end of the car using tape or a rubber band. The
opening should point backward, away from the direction you want the car
to move.
• Insert a straw into the balloon and tape it securely to ensure the air only
exits through the straw. This will help direct the thrust and improve the
car’s speed.
Testing and Data Initial Test Runs:
Collection Inflate the balloon, pinch its opening to hold the air, and then place the
car on a flat surface. Release the balloon and let the car move.
Measure Distance and Time:
Use a stopwatch to measure the time taken by the car to travel a certain
distance. Repeat the test several times and record each run to calculate
an average.
Adjustments:
Make modifications to improve performance, such as adjusting the balloon
position, car weight, or wheel alignment.
Calculations and Distance and Speed:
Analysis Calculate the speed of the car by dividing the distance traveled by the
time taken for each trial. (Number of trials at least 8)
Reflection Question: 1. How does Newton’s Third Law apply to the movement of the rocket car?
2. What adjustments could be made to increase the car’s speed or
efficiency?
3. Why does the car slow down and eventually stop even when it has
propulsion?
PERFORMANCE TASK: ROCKET CAR

ACTIVITY SHEET

Name: Nava, Gian Paulo C.

Grade and Section: 12STEM2405

Date: 11/08/24

Subject: GENERAL PHYSICS

TESTING PHASE:
TRIAL DISTANCE TIME SPEED
Trial #1 4.47m 5.86s 0.7629m/s

Trial #2 5.14m 4.83s 1.0642 m/s

Trial #3 5.85m 6.09s 0.9605 m/s

Trial #4 6.46m 6.71s 0.9627 m/s

Trial #5 5.09m 4.47s 1.1387 m/s

Trial #6 5.66m 5.21s 1.0864 m/s

Trial #7 4.87m 4.62s 1.0541 m/s

Trial #8 5.41m 5.02s 1.0777 m/s

Analysis and Reflection:


When the balloon has too much air the car goes fast and goes far from the starting line
and when the balloon has a little air to it the distance and the acceleration of the car is
only decrease a lot.

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