Technological & Applied Studies: 8 Technology Unit Research Task 2013

PITSCO CARS The following work is to be

completed and submitted to your teacher as part of your unit of work

Date Due:

Questions: 1. What is the history of the Pitsco car and who was the founder of the

design concept?

2. Why was the Pitsco car created?

3. Name and discuss the energy source that the Pitsco car uses to propel itself forward.

4. How does the start mechanism work?

5. Which of ‘Newton’s Laws of Motion’ applies to the propulsion of the car?

6. Nominate your favourite vehicle designer and write a brief profile of them, starting with who they are and what cars they have designed. Discuss the elements of their designs that make their cars successful. Include pictures and illustrations where necessary.

7. List the main methods of vehicle manufacturing that have evolved over the past 30 years. Mention mechanisation, computer design and discuss how this has helped of hindered the design process of

8. Explain what Aerodynamic Design is and how you think it could assist designers with the improvement of vehicle performance.

Task to be completed:

Using an Internet search engine of your choice, locate five websites that contain information on this unit of work. Copy and paste the URL of these sites into a word document and then continue with answering the following questions. Where possible, include illustrations and photographs to help expand upon your answers.

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Bonus Question: What’s Aerodynamics?...

Presentation Requirements:

Size 12 Font / Minimum of 2 pages A4