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- Who invented the CO2 dragster?
- How fast can a CO2 dragster go?
- What makes a dragster go fast?
- What happens when you puncture a CO2 canister?
- What keeps the dragsters from flying off the track?
- Why do designers try to Minimise drag?
- What does the C and O stand for in CO2?
- What is the world's fastest CO2 car?
- What is the top speed of a dragster?
- How useful are spoilers?
- How much does it cost for one run in a Top Fuel dragster?
- What are CO2 cars made of?
- Are CO2 canisters illegal?
- What happens if you light CO2 on fire?
- Can you start a fire with CO2 cartridges?
Who invented the CO2 dragster?
CO2 cars arrived as early as 1947 when Douglas Aircraft plant engineers built the miniatures with CO2 packs and raced them on their lunch breaks. But racing CO2 dragsters was more or less a hobby for adults with an appreciation for science.
How fast can a CO2 dragster go?
They're super quick, on a (20-metre) track, the cars can cross the finish line in just over a second, travelling at a top speed of around 90 kilometers per hour. The CO2 dragster may be small, but it's going to be moving at incredible speeds when you race it.
What makes a dragster go fast?
Simply put, the less weight your dragster has, the faster it will go. ... Because the dragster has parts moving against one another, friction is created. You can help reduce it by making sure the axles are free to rotate, and that the wheels and tires are not rubbing on the car body.
What happens when you puncture a CO2 canister?
You will have to re-inflate your tyre with normal air, which includes larger molecule that leak out slower. If you don't use all the CO2 gas in the cartridge, it will leak out over the next ~30 minutes approximately.
What keeps the dragsters from flying off the track?
Two hooks (eyelets or screw eyes) linked to a string (usually monofilament fishing line) on the bottom of the car prevent the vehicle from losing control during launch.
Why do designers try to Minimise drag?
Minimizing drag can save huge amounts of fuel
Thus, the more drag your ride produces, the more fuel it will need to use in order to overcome this force. Some sleek design is fundamental for fuel economy. Take the Tesla model S as an example.
What does the C and O stand for in CO2?
CO2 is the chemical formula for the compound carbon dioxide. C is the symbol for the element carbon, and O is the symbol for oxygen.
What is the world's fastest CO2 car?
On the 15th October 1997, at Black Rock, Nevada USA, Andy Green piloted the Trust SSC (SuperSonic Car) and achieved what was previously thought impossible. He travelled at a speed of 1,227.985 km/h (Mach 1.020) and broke the sound barrier.
What is the top speed of a dragster?
The fastest speed on record is 338.17 mph (Top Fuel) at 1,000 feet. A Top Alcohol Dragster can travel as fast as 285 mph in the quarter-mile. However, in drag racing, elapsed time is the determining factor in winning rounds. The quickest Top Fuel pass on record is 3.623 seconds.
How useful are spoilers?
Spoilers are supposed to change airflow above, around and underneath vehicles to reduce wind resistance (or drag) or use the air to create more downforce and enable more grip at high speeds. They're designed to “spoil” the airflow to reduce its negative effects.
How much does it cost for one run in a Top Fuel dragster?
Somewhere around $8,000 to $10,000 per run, including the burnout.
What are CO2 cars made of?
CO2 dragsters are made of lightweight material usually balsawood or basswood. They are propelled down a track by compressed carbon dioxide gas.
Are CO2 canisters illegal?
As of 2016, nitrous oxide is covered by the Psychoactive Substances Act and is illegal to supply for its psychoactive effect. There's no penalty for possession unless you're in prison.
What happens if you light CO2 on fire?
That's exactly what happens when wood burns. The fire uses oxygen and expels carbon dioxide. So, carbon dioxide is sort of already burned – it won't burn if you throw it on a fire.
Can you start a fire with CO2 cartridges?
The fire will heat the canister, which in turn will cause the CO2 molecules to gain more energy and they will move faster. This increases the pressure inside the canister.
