Fully-Automatic Table Saw Cannon

Fully-Automatic Table Saw Cannon

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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The video explores various experiments using a table saw cannon. It begins with an introduction and setup, followed by testing dowel lengths to determine speed. The creator attempts to shoot dowels through Christmas ornaments, then moves on to a more explosive experiment involving sodium-filled dowels and a fish tank. The video continues with a potassium experiment, highlighting its reactive properties. Finally, the creator conducts a final experiment shooting cans with a gravity-fed, full-auto table saw cannon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of dulling the saw blade in the dowels experiment?

To reduce the noise of the saw

To ensure the blade catches the dowels instantly

To make the dowels spin faster

To prevent the dowels from breaking

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the experiment with Christmas ornaments not succeed as planned?

The dowel was too short

The ornaments were too strong

The dowel was too light

The alignment was not perfect

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected outcome of shooting a sodium-filled dowel at the fish tank?

The dowel would bounce off

The dowel would dissolve in water

The dowel would pass through without breaking

The dowel would expand and explode inside

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the concern with using old potassium in the experiment?

It could have a flaky explosive crust

It might not react at all

It would dissolve too quickly

It might be too heavy to launch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the final experiment with the full-auto table saw cannon?

To test the speed of the dowels

To see if the cans could be launched

To test the durability of the cans

To create a visual display with the cans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was used to propel the dowels in the full-auto table saw cannon?

A spring mechanism

A fire extinguisher

A water pump

Compressed air

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which flavor of sparkling water was the narrator's favorite?

Lemon

Orange

Lime

Grapefruit