Code Number: 1M40.37
Demo Title: Slingshots
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Stored Energy
Area of Study: Mechanics
Equipment:
Slingshot, ping pong balls.
Procedure:
Practice will be needed here. Position the sling shot onto your arm. Place the ping pong balls into the pouch, pull back, and shoot across the lecture room.
References:
- Benjamin D. Bousquet, Charles C. Figura, "Modeling the Water Balloon Slingshot", TPT, Vol. 51, #1, Jan. 2013, p. 40.
- "Family Project: Build Your Own Slingshot", Popular Mechanics, May 2019, p. 82.
- William Gurstelle, "A Snowball Slingshot On a Sled", Popular Science, Jan. 2015, p. 64.
- Bobby Mercer, "Balloon Shooter", Junk Drawer Physics, p. 35.
- 50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You, "Human Slingshot", National Geographic Kids, p. 137.
- 50 Fun Experiments for the Mad Scientist in You, "Bonus: Seed Bomb Slingshot", National Geographic Kids, p. 14.
- Slingking™ Waterballoon Slingshot, Instruction Manual.