String Racers

by: Bruce Yeany

String racers are an effective way to demonstrate Newton's third law. In this chapter, the instructions give plans for two types of string racers—the simple balloon racers that are quick and easy to build and a rubber band-powered propeller design that can race down a string 80 feet or more.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 1/1/2006Stock # PB200X_6

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