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Mechanics
   

M55: Carbon Dioxide Rocket Cart

 

Purpose: To demonstrates the recoil from a stream of released gas.

Description:

 

The apparatus consists of a cart, a stool, and a fully charged fire extinguisher tank of CO2.

Aim cart for maximum travel, make arrangements for a student to catch you, sit on stool as shown and open the valve on the tank.

How to refill fire extinguishers.

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

Cart, Stool, Fire Extinguisher with CO2 F4.4

References:

Manual: None   Setup Notes: M55 PIRA #: 1N22.10
Manufacturer(s): VT Other school's Demonstration web pages

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