1N22.20 Water Rocket

1N22.20 Water Rocket

Pump a toy water rocket the same number of times, first with only air, and then with water. Rocket makes it about half way up the room.

Most of the components of a water rocket launch kit appear in this photo. The launch rig itself consists of a hollow metal tube with a pressure gauge, release trigger, hose attachment, and adapter to fit a plastic soda bottle. A string, set at an angle and extending under tension out of the photo, is fixed higher up on the same clamp. Loops of string allow the soda bottle to glide along this string when launched. The bicycle air pump that pressurizes the system rests on a table behind the rig. A plastic toolbox that contains all the components when not in use appears in the background, along with a spare soda bottle.

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Propelled by just air

Propelled by air and water

240 FPS showing release of water rocket

Location: Gray cabinet in Rm 59