Rough Science Series Four
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- Episode
- Rough Science
- Broadcast Info
- 2004 (29 mins)
- Description
- Episode 6 - Rocket: Just a few miles from historic Edwards Air Force base - where the first space shuttle landed - our Rough Scientists are set their own rocket challenge. They have to make three different types of rocket, all powered by nothing but water. As an added problem, each must have a raw egg as a "passenger," which not only has to survive launch but also be unbroken on its return. Bullivant takes a chemical approach, using electrolysis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen gases and then combines them, forming an explosive mixture. Hare’s is powered by steam and Sykes uses pressurized water. The scientists compete to see who can get to the launch pad first and which rocket will be the most effective. Meanwhile McCallie and Stewart have the problem of getting the egg into each rocket and ensuring their safe return to earth.
- Genre
- Science
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The Open University, "Rough Science Series Four". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ou/search/index.php/prog/6797 (Accessed 13 Jan 2025)