This episode is part of Collection 3, disc 1, episode 1. It is ALSO the first episode of Season 1.
Myths tested:
Can a 1967 Chevy take off with JATO rockets?
Can Pop Rocks & soda, when eaten simultaneously, cause the eater's stomach to rupture?
The Science behind the JATO-powered Chevy
Speed and power are the main ideas here. The key questions:
• How much power is necessary to propel a Chevy?
• How much power to JATO rockets provide?
• Can a stable configuration be engineered?
Students can explore the relationship between speed and propulsion, and the acceleration required to get lift. Stability is another relevant topic for exploration. (See Episode 87 for a revisit of this myth.)
The Science behind Pop Rocks & Soda = Exploding Stomach
The chemistry of carbonation in solids and liquids vs. the elasticity of the stomach are the main ideas here. The key questions:
• How much gas can a stomach handle?
• How much gas is given off in when soda and pop rocks are combined?
• What is the physiology of ingesting large amounts of candy and soda?
Students can explore the chemistry of different food combinations, and the amazing expandability of the stomach.
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