Mechanical Engineering + Physics
Build a mousetrap car and maximise its distance
Power a car with one mousetrap spring and tune the lever and wheels for distance.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- 250–500
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Power a car with one mousetrap spring and tune the lever and wheels for distance.
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