Red Hot Cannonball Vs Styrofoam Tower

Red Hot Cannonball Vs Styrofoam Tower

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Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Social Studies, Other

1st - 6th Grade

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The video demonstrates an experiment where a heated cannonball is dropped through stacks of Styrofoam to observe its behavior. Initially, the cannonball is heated to around 2500 degrees Fahrenheit and dropped, taking longer to pass through than expected. The Styrofoam appears fire-resistant, as it doesn't catch fire easily. The experiment is repeated with double the Styrofoam, and the cannonball still passes through. Finally, molten copper is poured on the Styrofoam, which ignites and melts it quickly, creating a lot of smoke. The video highlights the surprising fire resistance of Styrofoam and the effects of extreme heat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial question posed about the cannonball and Styrofoam?

Whether the cannonball would fall straight through the Styrofoam

Whether the cannonball would bounce off the Styrofoam

Whether the cannonball would change color

Whether the cannonball would melt the Styrofoam

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was surprising about the Styrofoam's reaction to the heated cannonball?

It showed some fire resistance

It melted instantly

It turned into a liquid

It caught fire immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was used to support the double Styrofoam experiment?

Plastic board

Metal sheet

Ceramic mat

Wood

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of pouring molten copper on the Styrofoam?

The Styrofoam turned into a solid block

The Styrofoam absorbed the copper

The Styrofoam melted and produced a lot of smoke

The Styrofoam remained intact

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's concern after pouring molten copper?

The Styrofoam would not melt

The copper would not reach the Styrofoam

The copper would solidify too quickly

The fire department might be alerted due to the smoke