A car built for distance requires a ____________ lever arm.stablelongshortA compressed spring of a mouse trap car is an example of ____________ energy.potential kineticstableWhat is the sleeve called that is used to give the axle a smooth surface to rub against.bearingbushingwood dowelWhat is the approximate speed of a mouse trap hammer?85 mph70 mph50 mphMost cutting devices use the principle of:the leverthe wheelthe inclined planeThe balance point of an object is called the center of ______________.tensionmassbalanceThe distance form the turning axis to the point of contact is called the:turning pointlever armtorque pointWhat force opposes motion and has a great effect on a mouse trap cars performance.gravityfrictionbearingsA twisting force.compressiontorquetensionWho invented the spring loaded mouse trap?James Henry AtkinsonJames spellingThomas Ward Loading...