Tesla's New Car Can Fly Using Special Thrusters
TechnologyFrom: TechCrunch · rewritten for kids by Osmo
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Tesla showed a new car called the Roadster that can use thrusters to jump and spin in the air. It can speed from 0 to 60 miles per hour in one second. There are three versions: one for the road, one for racing, and one that can fly with many thrusters. The car stores compressed air to power its thrusters, helping it lift and move in the air. It is very fast and can drive for a long distance.
Big word
thruster: A thruster is a small engine that pushes air or gas out quickly to help something move or turn.
Quiz time: circle the right answer
1. What special feature helps Tesla’s new Roadster jump and spin in the air?ACold-gas thrustersBSolar panelsCElectric brakes
2. How fast can the Roadster go from 0 to 60 miles per hour?AOne secondBTen secondsCFive minutes
3. What is stored in the Roadster to power its thrusters?ACompressed airBBattery juiceCGasoline
Your turn
Draw a picture of a car that can fly or jump. Imagine how it might use thrusters to lift off like the Tesla Roadster.
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