SPH 4U1 – RATTRAP RACER DESIGN PROJECT
THE TASK:
Your task is to design, construct and test a vehicle that will perform the following:
1. Start at rest adjacent to a wall, move directly away from the wall in a straight
line and be able to stop at a designated point (to be determined on the day of
testing). Your racer must be able to travel a minimum of 4 m.
2. At the designated stopping point, your rattrap racer must release a projectile
so that it can hit a target 1.5 m away, 1.5m above ground.
THE PRODUCT:
The base of the vehicle can be no more that 50 cm x 50 cm. A rough design (labeled and
indicating materials you want to use) should be submitted by ______________________.
If you are ready, your vehicle can be tested on __________________. Otherwise, the
official race day is _______________________.