Balloon Rocket Racers

Have a go at making balloon rockets to race with your friends. Race these rockets with your friends ands see how mass affects how far the rocket travels.

Ages 7+

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Where

Cambridge Science Centre

Theme

Physics,

Science

Type of Activity

Making,

Twilight at the Museums

Type of Session

Online session

Have a go at making balloon rockets to race with your friends. Discover how mass affects how far the rocket travels.

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