An Engine Fueled by Gravity
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Young derby drivers are putting their petals to the metal in a series of races.
In Lenoir, North Carolina, young derby drivers are putting their petals to the metal in a series of races in which their only engine is gravity. The downhill run teaches physics, as well as engineering, to students in a fun and creative way.
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An Engine Fueled by Gravity
Clip: Season 4 Episode 36 | 6m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
In Lenoir, North Carolina, young derby drivers are putting their petals to the metal in a series of races in which their only engine is gravity. The downhill run teaches physics, as well as engineering, to students in a fun and creative way.
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