Slingshot

 

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.