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Mechanics
M55: Carbon Dioxide Rocket Cart
Purpose: To demonstrates the recoil from a stream of released gas.
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M55: Carbon Dioxide Rocket Cart |
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The apparatus consists of a cart, a stool, and a fully charged fire extinguisher tank of CO2. Aim cart for maximum travel, make arrangements for a student to catch you, sit on stool as shown and open the valve on the tank. |
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Storage Location: CHEMP 130A |
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Cart, Stool, Fire Extinguisher with CO2 | F4.4 |
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Manual: None | Setup Notes: M55 | PIRA #: 1N22.10 |
| Manufacturer(s): VT | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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