Powerful Pistons
What is it about?
How a car engine works
How internal combustion engines work
“From chemical explosion to mechanical movement”
How long does it last?
20 – 25 mins for 4-6 pupils
What happens?
There are four demonstrations and one activity.
- Spud Gun (all pupils – activity)
- Spud Gun Extreme (Undergraduate – demo)
- Bike pump (all pupils – activity)
- Hyman Fire Piston (all pupils – activity)
- Interactive Model (Undergraduate – demo)
Further details can be found here:
Powerful Piston Activies Overview
