Synopsis:
Using the energy it takes to run a hair dryer, this solar-powered car travels 200 miles at speeds of 50 to 65 mph without a drop of gas. Go behind the scenes and meet the team of students who built it.
Running time 3:35 minutes.
Algebra in the Real World Activities:
Sunlight Angles
Subject: Algebra
Topics: Patterns, Equations and Functions; Trigonometric Functions
Grades: 9 - 12
Maximum Velocity
Subject: Algebra
Topics: Patterns, Relations and Functions
Grades: 6 - 12
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