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How to Make Egg Launchers

A well-constructed launcher is a simple but effective tool used to project eggs and a variety of other objects. Throughout history, launchers and projectiles have been used as powerful weapons to attack enemies. Today, building catapults is a popular hobby both at home and in the classroom. Designing and building launchers is a popular science project that enables students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws of physics, gravity and projection.

Things You'll Need

Block of wood approximately 6 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1 inch deep
Wood glue
Large clothespin
Wood cube about 1-inch by 1-inch
Popsicle stick
Plastic container

Instructions

- 1
  Lay the 6-inch block on a flat surface.
- 2
  Glue the clothespin lengthwise in the center of the wood block.
- 3
  Allow time for the glue to completely dry. Glue the 1-inch cube to the tip of the open end of the clothespin. Be sure to glue only half of the cube onto the end of the clothespin.
- 4
  Allow time for the glue to dry. Glue the flat side of the Popsicle stick to the top surface of the cube, leaving about 2/3 of the stick free. Be sure the stick is securely attached to the wood cube.
- 5
  Glue the small container to the end of the Popsicle stick, leaving enough room when you push down to launch the egg.

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