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Here’sawaytofindoutfirsthandhowArchimedes’screwworks.Theseworkersaregoingtobuild one.You can, too!
Whatyou'llneed:
- two bowls
- aplastic pipe
- clear,plastic tubing
- packing tape
- water
- food coloring
1
Wraptheplastictubingaroundthepipe.Thetubingshouldformthreetofivespiralslikethethreadsofa screw.
2
Tapethetubinginplace.Eachendshouldstickoutfromthepipealittle bit.
3
Placethetwobowlsneareachother.Fillthefirstwithwater.Addacoupledropsoffoodcoloringtothe water.
4
Placethepipesothatoneendofthetubingisbelowthesurfaceofthe water.
5
Turnthepipeasyoukeepittilted.Watchthewaterclimbupthetubing!Keepturningasthewaterclimbsandpoursfromthetubingintothesecond bowl.