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How do you build a water rocket?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Andrew Hanson, from the National Physical Laboratory, explains how to build you very own water rocket, which is capable of being launched and flown in the air. With some basic, everyday household items and tools you’ll be able to make your own rocket in only an hour or so.

Safety Warning: Before you start, please be aware that water rockets can be a dangerous activity – which requires you to fire a highly pressurised rocket at high speed into the air. Please take the time to act safely, and never fire any rockets towards other people or animals.

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