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Exploration #1, STEP 1: Two equally strong fans push on stationary cart in opposite directions
Exploration #1, STEP 2: Two equally strong fans push on moving cart in opposite directions
<Exploration #1, STEP 2: Two equally strong fans push on moving cart in opposite directions
Exploration #1, STEP 3: Comparing motion with balanced fans on and fans off
Exploration #1, STEP 4: Simulations of balanced fan forces on cart (various scenarios)
Exploration #2, STEP 1: Fan cart with friction pad raised off track
Exploration #2, STEP 2: Fan cart with friction pad rubbing lightly on track
Exploration #2, STEP 3: Fan cart with friction pad pushing firmly on track
Exploration #2, STEP 4: After a quick push, fan cart with friction pad moves at constant speed
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