Cars connected using Plexiglass and Weights
 Cars connected using Plexiglass and Weights

 

Code Number: 1K20.11

Demo Title: Tug of War

Equipment:

Two Constant Velocity Cars, Plexiglas Connector Platform, Mass Set

Procedure:

Connect the two cars together using the Plexiglass connector.  If the two cars are equal masses and have the same motor speed they will pull against each other with equal force.  Add a small  mass to either of the cars and the increased friction will allow that car to win the tug-of-war.  

The two cars can also be connected together facing each other to show the same effect in a pushing mode.

References:

  • James Lincoln, "Way Too Many Demos with the Constant Velocity Car", TPT, Vol. 60, #8, Nov. 2022, p. 710.
  • Christopher Chiaverina, "The Versatile Constant Velocity Car", TPT, Vol. 58, #7, Oct. 2020, p. 524.

Video Credit: Jonathan M. Sullivan-Wood.

1K20.11 - Tug of War - Cars