Bottle Rocket Experiment

Professor Rebecca introduces a challenge to build a vehicle powered by Mentos and soda. The video provides a list of materials and design ideas, including using household items like popsicle sticks and fidget spinners. Instructions are given on building and powering the vehicle, emphasizing the importance of creating a nozzle for speed. Guidelines for conducting the experiment are provided, including finding a level surface and measuring the distance traveled. The video concludes with a scientific explanation of the reaction and encouragement to try the experiment.

Explain how to measure the distance traveled by the rocket car.

What challenges might you face when trying to get the rocket car to work?

What happens when you drop Mentos into the soda?