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Fliptoy: Experiments

Experiments

  1. 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.
  1. Look for and try out alternative materials for any of the items on the material list. Here is an example:

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