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The weight of a toy car can impact its speed to some extent. In general, a lighter toy car will accelerate more quickly than a heavier one due to the reduced inertia. However, factors such as the design of the car, the surface it is moving on, and the force propelling it (e.g., a spring or a motor) also play significant roles in determining the toy car's speed. Ultimately, while weight can be a factor, it is not the sole determinant of a toy car's speed.
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CoachOh, dude, let me break it down for you. Technically, the weight of a toy car can affect its speed because heavier cars might have more momentum, but there are so many other factors at play, like friction, surface, and design. So, yeah, weight plays a part, but it's not the only player in this speed game.
Well, honey, the weight of a toy car can affect its speed because heavier cars may have more momentum but lighter cars can accelerate quicker. It's all about finding that sweet spot between weight and speed. So, yes, the weight of a toy car can play a role in how fast it goes, but it's not the only factor at play.
Mass (and weight) certainly does have an impact. Other factors that come into play are how much energy the engine exerts (a toy car with an engine that exerts the same amount of energy as a more massive toy car can travel faster on the same surface) and how much friction is generated by the wheels and the surface the toy car is traveling on. If the (toy) car is going down a ramp,if you add say another two or so grams, the car will travel faster
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If a toy car has weight added to it and then sent down a ramp will it go slower or faster?
If the toy car's ramp is on 45 degrees and if the toy car is put on some weight, the toy car will go faster because it goes faster, which makes the car go further.
Does the toy car going down the ramp effect its speed?
Yes because the toy car will be forced to speed up the steeper the ramp it's like going down a hill on your bike you speed up because of OME'S law.
Does mass affect speed when you put pennies on a toy car and let go down a ramp?
Yes, As a Boy scout we would weight our cars so that they would travel faster.
How does friction affect the distance traveled by a toy car after rolling down a ramp?
at the top of the ramp the toy has a certain amount of potential energy. The amount of this energy depends on the height of the ramp and the weight of the toy. (The toy's weight is dependent on its mass and the force of gravity.) As the toy rolls down the ramp this potential energy is converted to two other types of energy: Kinetic energy and heat energy. The amount of heat energy depends on friction and air resistance. The lower the total resistance the more kinetic energy, and the more speed, the toy has at the bottom of the ramp.
What is the weight on Earth of a toy car that has a mass of 0.28 kg?
2.744 Newtons, or 0.62 lbf (pounds force)
