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Make Archimedes Proud

Here’sawaytofindoutfirsthandhowArchimedes’screwworks.Theseworkersaregoingtobuildone.Youcan, too!

Whatyou'llneed:

- two bowls

- aplastic pipe

- clear,plastic tubing

- packing tape

- water

- food coloring

1

Wrapthe plastictubingaroundthepipe.Thetubingshouldformthreetofivespiralslikethethreadsofa screw.

2

Tapethetubinginplace.Eachendshouldstickoutfromthepipealittle bit.

3

Placethetwobowlsneareachother.Fillthefirstwithwater.Addacoupledropsoffoodcoloringtothe water.

4

Tiltthepipesothatoneendofthetubingisbelowthesurfaceofthe water.

5

Turnthepipeasyoukeepittilted.Watchthewaterclimbupthetubing!Keepturningasthewaterclimbsandpoursfromthetubingintothesecond bowl.

WasArchimedesright?