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Everyone loves to eat potatoes, but firing them out of a cannon can be just as fulfilling. Also known as a spudzooka, potato gun, potato cannon and Spud Gun, this is a fun project that demonstrates the principles of physics. Part of the thrill and enjoyment of constructing a potato gun is to experiment with the basic design to tweak performance and learn valuable engineering lessons. Get creative with yours! | Everyone loves to eat potatoes, but firing them out of a cannon can be just as fulfilling. Also known as a spudzooka, potato gun, potato cannon and Spud Gun, this is a fun project that demonstrates the principles of physics. Part of the thrill and enjoyment of constructing a potato gun is to experiment with the basic design to tweak performance and learn valuable engineering lessons. Get creative with yours! | ||
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#Aim away from all people and click the sparker (it may take a few sparks so don't be discouraged if it doesn't work). | #Aim away from all people and click the sparker (it may take a few sparks so don't be discouraged if it doesn't work). | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
