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Doppler Rocket

 

Doppler Rocket Demo Picture

Two people required to use this demo. Each person holds set of handles, and unwinds rope (about 20 m) . When one set of handles is quickly separated (handles initially held together, then quickly pulled apart) the football shaped “rocket” is forced to slide down the ropes. The rocket contains a noise maker (turned on manually) that exhibits Doppler shift when in motion. Users take turns launching and catching the rocket. Doppler affect can be heard by audience members in close proximity.

See: https://www.pasco.com/prodCatalog/WA/WA-9826_doppler-rocket/

  • Located in L02, section C2

 

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Water Rocket

Water Rocket copy

 

  • 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.