Material: hot glue, styrofoam, rubber band, popsicle sticks, paddle pop sticks cheap remote control boat: http://amzn.to/2ityrqb tools: knife, sand paper, ruler, pen. When released the rubber band unwinds, in-turn causing the paddle wheel to rotate and the boat to move. this is an example of repeatable mechanical deformation (energy is stored by bending or deforming the rubber and released when the rubber returns to its original shape).. Put a rubber band around the boat and place the paddle piece between the rubber band. twist it up. you will need to twist going away from the boat or the boat moves backwards. now let them go in your tub! we made a few because the kids wanted to all have their own favorite colors to play with and we needed to have some boat races, of course!.
A paddleboat moves when the rubber band’s stored (potential) energy is converted into motion (kinetic) energy and spins the paddle. testing in a large container of water lets the boats paddle a. Shaker-esque paddle boat 'tis a gift to be simple, they said, and this little wooden paddle boat is one of the original simple toys. measures 5-3/4" long x 2-1/2" wide x 11/16" thick in varnished pine with a rubber band-driven paddlewheel.. Remember the classic wooden rubber band paddle boat? just wind the paddle wheel in the boat’s middle and let it go to propel it across your pool, tub, or ocean. how long can you keep it going? our retro rubberband paddle boat features a natural wood ship with extra heavy duty bands. measure your time and distance or get creative..
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