Physics plays an important role in the design of a pinewood derby car. Here are a few areas where physics applies: Air Resistance Friction Potential Energy Rotational Inertia Of all of these, friction and air resistance are the most well known and discussed online. These are the easiest to get right with just your...
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Lead is acceptable for a pinewood derby weight. It is inexpensive and easy to work with. It has a low melting point, so it can be melted and poured into holes drilled into your car. The one main drawback is the fact that LEAD IS TOXIC. See this site for facts about lead. If...
Tungsten is an ideal pinewood derby weight. It is a very dense (more dense than lead), hard, brittle metal. It’s most familiar use is in incandescent light bulbs. The density of Tungsten is 0.697 lbs/in3. If you are planning to use tungsten in your pinewood derby car, there are several ways you can buy...
Of course, the best site is the BoysDad.com page (HERE). We offer free plans, engineering data, and tips. But we aren’t the only place to go. Here are some others: Build a Fast Pinewood Derby Car – Step-by-step process to build a car, complete with photos. Cory’s Pinewood Derby Site – A pinewood derby...
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