Experiment Mi-02
Recoil of a Cannon
Description: A
one inch tube is sealed at one end and mounted on wheels to create a cannon.
Small pieces of dry ice are dropped into the open end of the tube and the tube
is sealed with a rubber stopper. When the stopper blows out the cannon recoils.
The
cannon at rest.
Dry
ice being loaded into the cannon.
The
cannon is on the far right of the picture, showing how far it recoils.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Dry ice is very cold. Wear protective
gloves snd safety goggle. Use tongs to handle it. Do not allow dry ice to touch
skin or eyes. Do not ingest. Ensure that your lab area(s) are well ventilated.
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