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Base (2x2) |
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Pulley |
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Columns |
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String |
| 40 |
Beams |
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Weights |
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Crossbraces |
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Ruler & Scale |
Summary:
Skyscrapers are extremely large buildings, stand quite tall, and often are filled with many people. As a result of this, they must be able to withstand not just ordinary winds, but also those of hurricanes. This experiment investigates a way to make skyscrapers stronger by changing the shape of the walls.
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