Experiments
- Change one of the variables and see how it affects the performance of the flip toy. Some variables you can change are:
- Location of the block (fulcrum): try moving it up or down
- Location of your fingers when you squeeze the sticks
- Size of the string loop
- How the loop of string is taped
- Amount of weight added to the clothespin
- The location of the added weight.
- Look for and try out alternative materials for any of the items on the material list. Here is an example: