From Spaghetti to Pole Vaulting: The Giant Catapult Experiment

From Spaghetti to Pole Vaulting: The Giant Catapult Experiment

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science

6th Grade - University

Hard

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The video follows a humorous exploration of using a pole vaulting pole as a catapult, comparing it to spaghetti. Jerome Clavier, a pole vaulting champion, discusses energy transfer in pole vaulting. The team constructs a catapult using a pole and tests its performance, drawing parallels between the stiffness of the pole and spaghetti. The experiment concludes with a successful demonstration of energy transfer, propelling a model 14 meters.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the team need to do to test the effectiveness of the catapult?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What conclusion do the characters reach about the energy in spaghetti?

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How do the characters feel about the results of their experiment with the catapult?

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