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Physics Central: Physics by the Fire: Match Stick Rocket

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Match stick rockets makes a great demonstrations to show students Newton's third law. By covering a match with tin foil, students can see the reaction thrust as the molecules escaping the matchstick are propelled into the air. Lesson includes procedure with pictures.

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