Rocket on air track
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PIRA index: 1H11.30
Description
An angled aluminum cylinder, mounted on a friction-less surface, is filled with liquid CO2 from an spray duster can then sealed with a small aperture. The cylinder is heated and as the CO2 evaporates within the cylinder, gas is expelled through the aperture thus propelling the cylinder forward.
Equipment
- air track with
Instructions
Place the fan-car on a flat surface. Turn on the fan and watch the car move!
Keywords
rocket, air track, CO2, carbon dioxide, friction-less, torch, evaporation, aperture
Images & Movies
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