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Launch a powerful rocket using water pressure
There are many different ways in which a rocket can be propelled, for instance by: air pressure, burning fuel...
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Make a tin can that will comeback like a boomerang
Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in a material when its shape is changed. This potential energy can...
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Make a simple water turbine to produce ‘hydro’ power
Many of the world's most powerful machines are driven by the power of water. In the days of our...
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Drive a paddle boat with the energy stored in an elastic band
Make a 'rotor-propelled' paddle boat that is driven by the elastic energy stored in a rubber band. In this...
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Study how a water turbine works with a milk carton
In ancient times, falling water was used to drive a type of turbine, called a 'water wheel' to produce...
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Make a spool ‘walk’ with the energy stored in an elastic band
Two types of energy exist: kinetic energy is the energy of moving objects and potential energy is stored energy...
