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Potato Straw

Potato Straw

In this physics demonstration, learners are challenged to insert a straw the furthest into a potato. After learners explore different techniques, the demonstrator can show them how to hold the straw firmly about 2/3 of the way up and use a sharp thrusting movement. Use this activity to explore force and surface area. This activity guide includes a helpful video that demonstrates each step of the demonstration....

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Keywords:
Competition, Physical Science, Motion, Forces, Trick, Structure and Properties of Matter, NSDL, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Physics, Engineering, General Science, Surface Area, Conducting Investigations, Technology, Chemistry, Concentration of Force, Momentum and Velocity, Education, Materials Science, Physical Sciences
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
Unknown

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