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    I need some help in choosing lightest materials (available at Home Depot) to build an optimal gravity car..

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    I am guessing that you need metals which are light in weight. I've never heard of 'optimal gravity car' previously.

    In the ascending order of atomic weight: Li, Be, Na, Mg, Al

    Your best bet will be Aluminium. o.o
    hmm ... mmk?

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    balsa wood.
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    Carbon Fiber k

    and fk home depot...
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    Quote Originally Posted by nooby View Post
    Carbon Fiber k

    and fk home depot...

    Ya, if you are allowed to use non metals go for carbon.
    hmm ... mmk?

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    titanium if only home depot had it

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    Thanks to all suggestions...

    All acceptable. no restrictions

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