Does the mass of a car Does the mass of a car determine acceleration(0-60 determine acceleration(0-60

mph) of itself?mph) of itself?

By: Stanley Garate By: Stanley Garate

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Nicholas VargasNicholas Vargas

Nitro-IntroNitro-Intro

Acceleration-The Acceleration-The increase of speed or increase of speed or velocity of a moving velocity of a moving object.object.

Momentum- Force or Momentum- Force or speed of a moving object.speed of a moving object.

This research is important This research is important because, it would because, it would educate car buyers how educate car buyers how mass effect the speed of mass effect the speed of a 6-cylinder car.a 6-cylinder car.

FORMULASFORMULASMomentum- P=MVMomentum- P=MVP=MomentumP=MomentumM=MassM=MassV=VelocityV=Velocity

Acceleration- a=(v-v0)/t Acceleration- a=(v-v0)/t a=acceleration a=acceleration v=final velocity v=final velocity v0=initial velocityv0=initial velocityt=time t=time

MethodologyMethodology The research that we are proceeding on the The research that we are proceeding on the

acceleration of cars is being based on the acceleration of cars is being based on the website website www.cars.comwww.cars.com. This site is trustable . This site is trustable and the most reliable of all car website because and the most reliable of all car website because it is told in “Mitsubishi weekly”. We are looking it is told in “Mitsubishi weekly”. We are looking for a specific type of car, based on its shape, for a specific type of car, based on its shape, engine size, and car size. The research is engine size, and car size. The research is compose of crossovers/mid size SUVs, with the compose of crossovers/mid size SUVs, with the 6-cylinder engine. We are aiming to find 6-cylinder engine. We are aiming to find 0-60/quarter mile of 20-30 vehicles. 0-60/quarter mile of 20-30 vehicles.

We will have to factor some other car specs for We will have to factor some other car specs for our research. We are also defining these terms our research. We are also defining these terms called momentum and what acceleration is and called momentum and what acceleration is and when we got our definition, we have to explain when we got our definition, we have to explain what they do, or what they are. On top of that what they do, or what they are. On top of that we are also doing some research about we are also doing some research about acceleration and momentum. In the research we acceleration and momentum. In the research we need to find the equation of momentum and need to find the equation of momentum and acceleration.acceleration.

This research would educate car buyers how This research would educate car buyers how mass effect the speed of a 6-cylinder vehicle. mass effect the speed of a 6-cylinder vehicle. Maybe a car buyer would want to buy a car with Maybe a car buyer would want to buy a car with a quick acceleration. This he/she would find this a quick acceleration. This he/she would find this information quite helpful. Also with this information quite helpful. Also with this information, he/she would have a good choice information, he/she would have a good choice on what car they might buy. Since we are on what car they might buy. Since we are researching crossovers people who have researching crossovers people who have families, they might want a 5-7 seated car, but families, they might want a 5-7 seated car, but also with a great amount of speed. also with a great amount of speed.

Data TableData TableName of crossoverName of crossover MassMass 0-60 mph0-60 mph HorsepowerHorsepower 1/4 mile1/4 mile

BMW X5 3.0iBMW X5 3.0i 4,652 lbs4,652 lbs 9.3 seconds9.3 seconds 225 @ 5,900 rpm225 @ 5,900 rpm 16.7 seconds at 80 mph16.7 seconds at 80 mph

BMW X3 3.0iBMW X3 3.0i 4,023 lbs4,023 lbs 8.3 seconds8.3 seconds 225 @ 5,900 rpm225 @ 5,900 rpm 16.1 seconds at 85 mph16.1 seconds at 85 mph

Mitsubishi Outlander LimitedMitsubishi Outlander Limited 3,549 lbs3,549 lbs 9.1 seconds9.1 seconds 160 @ 5,750 rpm160 @ 5,750 rpm 16.8 seconds at 76 mph16.8 seconds at 76 mph

Lexus Rx 330 Lexus Rx 330 4,065 lbs4,065 lbs 7.2 seconds7.2 seconds 230 @ 5,600 rpm230 @ 5,600 rpm 15.6 seconds at 84 mph15.6 seconds at 84 mph

Acura MDX 3.5LAcura MDX 3.5L 4,471 lbs4,471 lbs 7.5 seconds7.5 seconds 265 @ 5,800 rpm265 @ 5,800 rpm 15.5 seconds at 84 mph15.5 seconds at 84 mph

Infiniti Fx35Infiniti Fx35 4,268 lbs4,268 lbs 6.3 seconds6.3 seconds 280 @ 6,200 rpm280 @ 6,200 rpm 14.8 seconds at 88 mph14.8 seconds at 88 mph

Ford Explorer Limited 4.0LFord Explorer Limited 4.0L 4,480 lbs4,480 lbs 8.3 seconds8.3 seconds 210 @ 5,100 rpm210 @ 5,100 rpm 16.3 seconds at 80 mph16.3 seconds at 80 mph

Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 4,762 lbs4,762 lbs 9.2 seconds9.2 seconds 247 @ 6,000 rpm247 @ 6,000 rpm 17.0 seconds at 80 mph17.0 seconds at 80 mph

Jeep Grand Cherokee LaredoJeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4,441 lbs4,441 lbs 8.4 seconds8.4 seconds 210 @ 5,200 rpm210 @ 5,200 rpm 16.3 seconds at 78 mph16.3 seconds at 78 mph

Volkswagen TouaregVolkswagen Touareg 5,086 lbs5,086 lbs 9.3 seconds9.3 seconds 240 @ 6,000 rpm240 @ 6,000 rpm 16.6 seconds at 79 mph16.6 seconds at 79 mph

Mazda TributeMazda Tribute 3,482 lbs3,482 lbs 7.4 seconds7.4 seconds 200 @ 6,000 rpm200 @ 6,000 rpm 15.6 seconds at 83 mph15.6 seconds at 83 mph

Nissan Pathfinder LENissan Pathfinder LE 4,815 lbs4,815 lbs 6.6 seconds6.6 seconds 270 @ 5,600 rpm270 @ 5,600 rpm 15.0 seconds at 90 mph15.0 seconds at 90 mph

Mercedes-Benz M-Class BaseMercedes-Benz M-Class Base 4,819 lbs4,819 lbs 8.4 seconds8.4 seconds 232 @ 5,750 rpm232 @ 5,750 rpm 232 @ 5,750 rpm232 @ 5,750 rpm

Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 4,164 lbs4,164 lbs 7.9 seconds7.9 seconds 255 @ 6,500 rpm255 @ 6,500 rpm 255 @ 6,500 rpm255 @ 6,500 rpm

Toyota HighlanderToyota Highlander 3,935 lbs3,935 lbs 6.9 seconds6.9 seconds 230 @ 5,800 rpm230 @ 5,800 rpm 230 @ 5,800 rpm230 @ 5,800 rpm

Mitsubishi Endeavor XLSMitsubishi Endeavor XLS 4,134 lbs4,134 lbs 7.2 seconds7.2 seconds 225 @ 5,000 rpm225 @ 5,000 rpm 225 @ 5,000 rpm225 @ 5,000 rpm

Mitsubishi Montero limitedMitsubishi Montero limited 4,787 lbs4,787 lbs 9.1 seconds9.1 seconds 215 @ 5,500 rpm215 @ 5,500 rpm 16.8 seconds at 77 mph16.8 seconds at 77 mph

Chevrolet TrailBlazerChevrolet TrailBlazer 4,594 lbs4,594 lbs 6.5 seconds6.5 seconds 275 @ 6,000 rpm275 @ 6,000 rpm 15.0 seconds at 90 mph15.0 seconds at 90 mph

Honda PilotHonda Pilot 4,431 lbs4,431 lbs 7.0 seconds7.0 seconds 255 @ 5,600 rpm255 @ 5,600 rpm 15.3 seconds at 83 mph15.3 seconds at 83 mph

Nissan MuranoNissan Murano 3,977 lbs3,977 lbs 9.1 seconds9.1 seconds 245 @ 5,800 rpm245 @ 5,800 rpm 15.6 seconds at 90 mph15.6 seconds at 90 mph

Excel GraphExcel Graph

Mass Of Vehicle Effects Accelerationy = 0.0004x + 6.0073

R2 = 0.0349

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ConclusionConclusion

The outcome of this magnificent project is The outcome of this magnificent project is to show what kind of cars the buyers to show what kind of cars the buyers would want to get. would want to get.

To improve this project if it was to get To improve this project if it was to get repeated, we would show more cars.repeated, we would show more cars.

Also we found out that its not just the Also we found out that its not just the mass of the car that effects the mass of the car that effects the acceleration, you also have to factor in its acceleration, you also have to factor in its horsepower.horsepower.

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