Catapult rides out of popsicle sticks3/24/2024 ![]() ![]() Use our catalog to search for books and other items in the library collection to learn about catapults, machines and physics. The popsicle stick that goes across at the top stops the spoon and ensures that the candy corn is launched at the right angle. It is more difficult to put together, but it shoots at a good angle, and it shoots far This is how it shoots. How could you improve the design of your catapult to make objects fly farther or be more precise? Does the amount of force you use to launch your catapult affect the distance your object will go? Books to Explore: Build this catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon. Set up a target and try to hit a bullseye with your catapult. What do you think would happen if you made the spoon arm longer? What if you launched a heavier object (such as an eraser topper) instead of a cotton ball? Do you think the object would go further? How can you improve the design to make objects fly farther or more precise?.Would a heavier object, like an eraser topper be launched further than or not as far as a light object, like a cotton ball?.What do you think would happen if you made the spoon arm longer?.Measure and record – With a ruler or measuring tape, measure how far your object has gone and record your results in your notebook.Launch objects – Now that you have built your catapult test out different objects to see how far they will fly. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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