Balloon Car Friction Investigation
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🚗 Balloon Car Friction Investigation 🎈
📝 Scientific Question
How do different surfaces affect how far and fast our balloon car travels?
🤔 My Prediction
I think the balloon car will travel furthest on _________________ because:
📊 Data Collection
| Surface Type | Distance (cm) | Time (seconds) | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet | _______ | _______ | _______________________ |
| Tile | _______ | _______ | _______________________ |
| Sandpaper | _______ | _______ | _______________________ |
| Plastic Mat | _______ | _______ | _______________________ |
🔍 My Conclusions
The surface with the most friction was: _________________________
The surface with the least friction was: _________________________
I learned that friction affects motion by:
🌟 Extension Question
Why do you think car tires have treads (patterns) on them?
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