Black powder cannon tests

Black powder cannon tests

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Interactive Video

Science, Chemistry, Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explores the use of a powder cannon with black powder to launch water bottles. Initial trials faced challenges, with bottles often exploding. By adjusting the water content, the launches improved significantly, reaching heights of 400 feet. Advanced techniques involved adding charges for explosive effects. The tutorial concludes with plans to use the cannon for more ambitious projects.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue faced during the initial tests with the powder cannon?

The cannon was difficult to aim.

The black powder was not igniting.

The water bottles often exploded or didn't travel far.

The cannon was too heavy to move.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change was made to improve the launch height of the water bottles?

Changing the angle of the cannon.

Adding more water to the bottles.

Using a different type of bottle.

Decreasing the amount of black powder.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high were the bottles launched after improvements?

400 feet

50 feet

100 feet

200 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional feature was added to the cannon to mimic a professional firecracker?

A remote control

A longer barrel

A charge to explode in the air

A stabilizing base

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal for the use of the powder cannon?

To sell it as a toy

To use it as a historical reenactment tool

To launch and explode various objects

To create a fireworks display