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Tyler Tessier's Ping Pong Catapult!

Broad Question
What type of rubber band makes a ping pong catapult shoot farther.

Specific Question
Does a thick rubber band shoot a ping pong catapult farther than a thin rubber band.

Hypothesis
It is hypothesized that the bigger the rubber band the farther it goes.

Graph of Hypothesis
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Independent Variable:
Rubber bands

Dependent Variable:
Distance

Variables That Need To Be Controlled:
Catapult Ping pong ball Climate Catapult angle

General Plan
I plan to shoot _ ping pong balls from a miniature catapult made out of wood. Then I will measure how far each ping pong ball goes with each rubber band.

Potential Problems And Solutions
Problem: If the rubber band snaps. Solution: Don't put too much pressure on the rubber band.

Safety Or Environmental Concern
Safety concerns: If someone walks in the way then I shot the catapult then it might hit them.

Resources and Budget Table
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Data Table
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