| Mouse trap cars represent marvelous | | | | going to be moved. You must understand that |
| contraptions that can be constructed with things | | | | the energy in the spring is released and then |
| you can find in any home. All you need is a basic | | | | moves the arm. This is how the energy is |
| understanding of Physics and just use the tools | | | | released and movement is made. The pulling force |
| that you have. | | | | of the string will make the axle turn and the |
| The great thing about the mouse trap cars is that | | | | wheels will move. After getting enough traction, |
| is has its own propulsion source. The energy is | | | | the wheels will start to move in the direction of |
| stored and then released using a spring. The | | | | the car's rotational force. The axle applies a |
| snapper converts the kinetic energy and moves | | | | pushing force onto the base of the mousetrap |
| the wheels. This will trigger a chain reaction in the | | | | and in this way the whole vehicle is displaced. |
| device. The energy is transformed and the car will | | | | This is one simple gadget that people are very |
| move. You do not need electricity or any kind of | | | | enthusiastic about. Besides the fact that it is |
| fuel to move this car. You will be amazed to see | | | | simple to build, it does not consume fuel. There |
| what this little car can do. | | | | are many forces that work to move this car and |
| You should know that the device needs 4 wheels, | | | | they are cost free. You can even turn building |
| a solid base, two axles, a mouse trap and a string. | | | | these cars into a real hobby. There are many |
| These can be made up of multiple materials, | | | | people that do that. Also, this type of device |
| which you can easily find in your home. But make | | | | allows you to do countless modifications and |
| sure the components you are using are light | | | | improve the car each day, depending on your |
| weight. After figuring out the materials you need, | | | | skills and imagination. |
| you have to assemble them in the shape of the | | | | You can even design one that can go for larger |
| car, and also make them work. At the base you | | | | distance. You can improve the car substantially |
| will have the mouse trap and at the ends you will | | | | and exercise your skills. It will be a delight |
| place the axles. You will place the axles after | | | | constructing a magnificent car. It will allow you be |
| drilling two holes, parallel, at the end of the basis. | | | | creative, it will stimulate your intellect and use |
| After putting the axles together you will easily | | | | your knowledge of Physics and natural sciences. It |
| add the wheels. | | | | is a great relaxing hobby also and it can take up |
| Then secure the strings by tying them. After that | | | | many hours of your time. So enjoy and have a |
| you will release the snappers and the strong will | | | | good time! |
| move the car. This is the way in which the car is | | | | |