Design 3 (Mousetrap Car): Pros and Cons

Mousetrap Car: Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Fishing line is study and durable to hold the hanger up.
• The mousetrap's spring has potential energy.
• As the mousetrap's arm moves it has kinetic energy.
• The mousetrap is a strong source of energy.
• The wheels (Cd's) will allow the car to go in a straight path.
• The paint sticks (base) are sturdy.

Cons:

• A lot of materials are needed.
• The building process takes a long time
• Hanger can break easily
• The mousetrap, paint sticks, hanger, and fishing line are hard to adjust.