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Mousetrap Cars Snap into Action

Students in Andy Motsko's freshman physics classes studied the transfer of energy by designing, building, and testing cars powered by mousetraps.  They measured force, velocity, and acceleration as the cars navigated a course in the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. Awards were given for design and efficiency, including which car went the fastest, straightest, and longest.