Bottle Racer

Instructional Resource

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Exploratorium

Subjects

Science

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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

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Bottle Racer

Instructional Resource

In this modern adaptation of a classic toy—the spool racer—a plastic water bottle is propelled by energy stored in a wound-up rubber band.