Mouse Trap Car
From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog
Return to Newton's Laws
Description:
A mouse trap is attached to a cart. The trap is set with a piece of string and a bag of lead shot is placed on the trap. When the string is cut or burned trap throws the bag of shot in one direction which causes the cart to take off in the opposite direction.
Location:
- Rat Mobile and Lead Shot Bag: Dr. 15
- Also in Dr. 15, small balloon powered car