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Marshmallow Puff Tube

Marshmallow Puff Tube

In this demonstration/activity, learners observe as a regular size marshmallow is blown through a tube made from a manila file folder. The result is spectacular, and the process provides a great illustration of Newton's 2nd Law, F=ma.

Keywords:
Speed, Physical Science, Acceleration, Force, Geoscience, NSDL, Mathematics, Motion and Forces, Air Pressure, Pressure, Newton's Laws, Blow, Physics, Projectile Motion, General Science, Conducting Investigations, Newton, Chemistry, Blowgun, Friction, Momentum and Velocity, Education, Distance
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
Unknown

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