VIDEO: Create your own mini rocket with this experiment from the Armagh Planetarium
The Armagh Planetarium has been sharing some exciting experiments for kids to try out at home.
Take a look at this experiment for a mini rocket. Let us know if you try it out!
MINI-ROCKET
What you will need:
Plastic Tube with secure cap
Water
Effervescent Table (such as vitamin C tablet)
Safety goggles and adults supervision recommended
Method:
Best to do this one in the garden
Fill the tub 1 quarter the way up with water
Add effervescent tablet
Secure cap, turn upside down and stand well back
The Science:
When the effervescent tablet is added to the water it starts to dissolve. This creates a gas called carbon dioxide, as the carbon dioxide is releases, pressure starts to build inside the plastic tube. The pressure will build up until the cap blasts down and the tube rocket is blasted upwards!
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