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Turkey Shoot Contest
In colonial times, it was not uncommon to have a marksmanship contest by shooting at a target. In addition to bragging rights there was often a prize. A "Turkey Shoot" offers the prize of a turkey to the best marksman. This contest offers extra credit points.
Click here for an Acrobat file copy of the rules.
The Winner is the person, or team of 2, who successfully extinguishes the most number of targets. Time permitting, a shoot off may be held in the event of a tie.
The Rules:
You may use any non-explosive safe materials to build your acoustic cannon.
The acoustic cannon will be 15-18 feet from the target -lit candle. Distance is measured from the front of your device to the candles.
You may place the acoustic cannon on a table to aim it. Someone else may assist you in holding it if necessary.
You will get 5 shots alternating between two candles 15 feet apart
The acoustic cannon must propel a vortex ring of air at the target.
No explosives or flammables substances.
No cartridges of compressed air.
No compressed air containers. All entries must blow a vortex ring of air at the targets.
No commercially made devices that shoot vortex rings. Such as, but not limited to, the "Air Bazooka." It must be handmade by you.
The Points:
5 points added to a test for an entry that meets the contest criteria and does not need any repairs before firing ALL 5 shots.
1 additional point added to a test for each extinguished candle flame.
3 additional points for the two boxes that are decorated with the coolest theme that incorporates the hole.
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The VIDEO: To see a video of an acoustic cannon shooting a ring of smoke from a fog machine, click a link below.
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by Tony Wayne
by Tony Wayne ...(If you are a teacher, please feel free to use these resources in your teaching.)