Building a Paper Tower

In this video, the challenge is to build a freestanding paper tower using three sheets of paper and sticky tape. The instructor demonstrates a design with a wide base and slender tower, using paper tubes for strength and lightness. The process involves wrapping paper around a pencil to create tubes, assembling them with tape, and making adjustments to ensure stability. Despite some challenges, the final tower measures 430mm, with encouragement to achieve greater heights.

What is the primary challenge in building the paper tower?

• Using only one sheet of paper

• Making it colorful

• Ensuring it is freestanding

• Building it in under 5 minutes

Why is a wide base important for the paper tower?

• To make it look more attractive

• To ensure it doesn't fall over

• To make it heavier

• To use more paper

What tool is used to create the paper tubes?

• A glue stick

• A pair of scissors

• A pencil

• A ruler

Which type of tape is used in the video for better visibility?

• Electrical tape

• Masking tape

• Duct tape

• Scotch tape

What was the main issue faced when making the second paper tube?

• It was too heavy

• It was too short

• It was twisted and helical

• It was too wide

How are the paper tubes joined together?

• By stapling them

• By cutting a slot and taping them

• By gluing them

• By tying them with string

What was the trickiest part of the approach according to the narrator?

• Arranging the four legs

• Choosing the right tape

• Measuring the height

• Making the tubes

What was the final height of the tower built in the video?

• 200mm

• 300mm

• 430mm

• 500mm

What does the narrator suggest about the potential height of the tower?

• It can be five times as high

• It can be three times as high

• It can be twice as high

• It can be four times as high

What is the narrator's final message to the viewers?

• To try building a taller tower

• To build a wider base

• To use more tape

• To use different materials