Project Snapshot
Easy and inexpensive to create, the straw rocket can be launched well over 50'!
Modify the weight at the tip of the rocket and the shape & size of the fins to create the farthest-flinging flyer! A great lesson in momentum, drag, and stability.
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Tips and Troubleshooting
If the rocket is colliding with the stick, then...
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Make sure to follow the launch technique that's shown in the video: hold the stick upright, and allow it to flick forward upon release.
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The fins may be too large, or attached at a very crooked angle. Redesign the shape, size, or position.
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You might be using a short rubber band. Longer rubber bands help avoid this collision.
If the rocket is not flying very far, then...
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Stretch out the rubber band more before launching it.
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Aim upward at a 45-degree angle before launching.
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Make sure to follow the launch technique that's shown in the video.
If the rocket is not flying straight, then...
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The fins are probably attached at a crooked angle. Remove them, and carefully reattach them so they are as perfectly straight as possible.