Its my homework on Air (Science year - 5)
2006-09-25 08:29:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anmol 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The Apollo Astronauts had a car on the moon. I think it ran on a solar battery
2006-09-25 08:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by Parrot Bay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for future references, try comparing the question to an answer that already works.
Example: compare a typical car to a car that isn't typical to earth, but is fit for the moon. If you don't understand, try to think of a vehicle that has been tested and known to work on the moon, do research on the way both of the vehicles work and compare them.
This logic can be applied to nearly anything given you have the right guidelines.
2006-09-25 15:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was modified to supply its own oxygen and sensors and fuel systme were re-done to compensate for the almost non-existent atmospheric pressure on the moon, then it would actually work.
However, the moon's surface is very dusty and not good traction, even for a 4x4.
This is the reason the lunar rover was electric and had big wheels which functioned kind of like snowshoes.
2006-09-25 15:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ren Hoek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any internal combustion engine requires air to operate. There is no air on the moon. Rockets work because an oxidizer (air) is part of their fuel load.
2006-09-25 15:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I don't think it would work as typically our autos have combustion engines (fuel). There is no oxygen on the moon to feed to the engine, so therefore I don't think a car would run.
It would, however, if it were battery powered.
2006-09-25 15:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Wanting to remain anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Only if you brought lots of oxygen as well. The moon has no oxygen.
2006-09-25 15:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the internal combustion engine barely works here on earth, it wont work in an atmosphere with no oxygen.
2006-09-25 15:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wouldn't because of no oxygen. there is no atmosphere there because of the weak gravity of the moon.
2006-09-26 06:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Gautam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
solar power car maybe can. a normal car, no!
2006-09-25 15:34:39 · answer #9 · answered by Via L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No atmosphere.
2006-09-25 15:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋