How to build a cannon using only a tin and a bottle
In short: Discover the physics of flight through a hands-on experiment. This video demonstrates how to construct a rubber band powered cannon to explore projectile motion and the principles of energy conservation.
Using a crisp tin and a drinks bottle, Andrea Sella and his children experiment with different materials to engineer the most effective catapult. By predicting outcomes and adjusting variables, the activity serves as a practical introduction to the scientific method and the mechanics of how objects move through the air.
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