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- Purpose: Illustrate principle of conservation of momentum.
- Located in L02, section B5
- Purpose: Illustrate how pressure and conservation of momentum
are involved in rocketry.
- Fill rocket 1/3 full with water; secure black, plastic cap
as tightly as possible; insert needle into hole of cap; attach bike pump to
needle; invert rocket and rest in pvc launch pad; pump up bottle being careful
not to shake it or tip it over. 2-liter bottle much more effective than smaller
bottle.
- Please wear protective goggles!
- Located in L02, section B5.