Instructions
Complete the following math and science problems related to the exciting world of Hot Wheels! Make sure to show your work for math problems and provide detailed answers for science.
Math Problems
1. If a Hot Wheels car travels at a speed of 50 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?
2. A Hot Wheels race track is 120 feet long. How many laps can a car complete if it travels a total of 480 feet?
3. You have 5 Hot Wheels cars, and you want to arrange them on a shelf. How many different ways can you arrange the cars? (Hint: Use factorial notation)
Science Questions
1. What forces act on a Hot Wheels car when it is going through a loop on a track? Please explain your answer.
2. Describe how friction between the wheels of a Hot Wheels car and the track affects its speed. Include examples.
3. If you were to design a new Hot Wheels car for better aerodynamics, what shape would you choose and why?