3D Printed Fan Cart

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The fan-powered car lives up to its name by being a motorized vehicle that travels using energy harnessed from the fan. The fan is directly attached to the car, while low-friction wheels are mounted for optimal performance. To measure time accurately, photo gate timers will be placed at each end of the motion track where the car will run. With limited supplies, our goal is to design a fast and energy-efficient car that delivers results. Working together with one partner, we had to collaborate closely to achieve this project's objectives. Once measurements are taken, we'll calculate the energies present in the car, including supplied energy, kinetic energy, work done by the motor, work done by the propeller, friction and vibration of the car, circuit heat energy, and rotational energy. Through hands-on experimentation, we'll explore the concept of conservation of energy in real life, discovering how it works firsthand.