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How to build a bottle rocket with a parachute.

How to build a bottle rocket with a parachute.
Have you ever wanted to be like a NASA scientist.  Well now you can with my easy steps on how to build your very own bottle rocket.  You will be able to understand the concepts of physics, while having FUN building a rocket.    
 
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Step 1The materials you will need.

The materials you will need.
You will need the following:
one Cardboard box (You will need to cut out three wings.)
At least three empty soda bottles (2 litter size)
One role of plastic drop cloth. This can be found at any local hardware store.  I used 0.7 mil size (thickness).  I would not go much bigger.
One tennis ball 
One spool of nylon twine

Tools you will need:
one pair of good scissors 
One sharpie
one 12' inch ruler
One spool of duct tape
One hole puncher
you may also want a drill 
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4 comments
Jul 3, 2011. 11:59 AMNE patsrock says:
looks awesome but just 2 much parts
Mar 12, 2011. 5:25 AMaashilrv says:
thnx i was looking for this everywhere
Apr 7, 2011. 6:31 AMDumchicken says:
moi two
Jun 14, 2010. 1:18 PMKiteman says:

We have a sudden rash of water-rockets. I'm guessing it's a school project?

Have you all seen the relevant groups:

http://www.instructables.com/group/H2Orocketables/

http://www.instructables.com/group/rockets/




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