Fun Experiments with Forces and Motion: Hovercrafts, Rockets, and More

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Forces and Motion Forces are at the heart of everything that happens A force is basically a push or a pull It makes things accelerate that is change speed or direction Without forces nothing would ever happen because all things have natural inertia This means they stay stock still until they are forced into moving Things fall because of the force of gravity You pick up a drink using the force of your muscles Discover how to use forces to create motion and blast a rocket into the air power a superfast dragster lift a hovercraft and much more May the force be with you You will need Bouncy balls in different sizes Thumb tacks Balloons 7 8-inch 25 mm steel washers x2 Large and small paper clips Long thin household candle Tea light Ice pop craft sticks Liquid soap Aluminium drink cans Talcum powder baby powder 6 Shallow tray Thin craft foam sheet Drink bottles with sports caps