Materials:
From Store:
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From Physics Lab:
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Construction:
- Cut PVC pipe to length (4ft / 48in)
- Sand edges to make sure tape does not rip on rough edges
- Drill hole in one end and screw in vacuum nozzle
- Wrap tape around the nozzle to achieve an air-tight seal
- Cut wooden board into three pieces (two 18in pieces and one 36in piece)
- Trill holes in the tops of the two 18in pieces with a circular drill bit (the pipe will rest in these holes)
- Attach the two 18 inch pieces perpendicular to the 36in piece with the holes on the upward side. fasten them onto the longer piece with screws and angle brackets.
- slide the pipe into the stand, letting it rest above the ground in the two holes of the vertical boards.
Many thanks to the physics lab and all the science teachers for lending me equipment that was vital for my model!