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 * Mythbusters & The Scientific Method **

=1. Explain the myth that you wish to investigate:= Is it possible for a human to withstand an explosion unscathed/alive? =2. What is your prediction and why do you believe this?= We believe that films are underexaggerating the magnitude of damage caused by an explosion. Fire aside, the pressure/force exerted by the explosion would likely break bones and cause internal organ damage. Thus we believe that explosions would be much more destructive to the human body than depicted in film.

=3. What are the main physics concepts you will be considering (e.g. Inertia, Newton's 3rd Law, conservation of Momentum, etc.)=


 * Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws
 * Possibly more to come as investigation progresses

=4.What are the variables that you will be measuring in your experiment? What are the controls in your experimental setup= . (A control could be that you have to wear rubber gloves so that you don't sweat on your equipment) = Controls = · Controlled environment for explosion (barrier) · Repeat with different samples for increased accuracy · Gloves so as not to exaggerate/minimize damage =Variables=


 * Atmospheric composition


 * Test circumstances not comparable to actual circumstances (considering obstacles, i.e. buildings, etc.)


 * Composition of constructed explosives will likely vary from test to test

=5. Describe your experiment in point form= Steps of the experiment: ·Construct explosives ·Test effect explosives have on samples comparable to human bodies ·Research actual force and damage exerted and caused by actual explosions ·Amplify test results to realistic situations ·Interpret comparisons/amplifications ·Make conclusions regarding possible injuries ·

=6. How do you think you will analyze and present your data (types of charts, graphs, pictures, etc.)= Comparison of explosions to human injury Comparison of research data and test results Video Medium + Oral Report Graphs - Line Graphs (optional)

COMMENTS:

I believe you were talking about using hydrogen gas in the explosion. Please do not construct explosives.

Controls - eg. using same type of balloon to fill hydrogen with. Variable - eg. amount of hydrogen You will need to scale down. How will you do this? You should use a table to present multiple results. Results can be graphed for analysis and you can extrapolate from the graph effect on human.