Chemistry Component

Launch Angle Choice:

We chose to use a 50 degree angle because we used predicted numbers for our cannon using a formula Mrs. Tyrpak provided for us (it was an altered version of the quadratic formula). We believe that if the design permits, the 50 degree angle will yield the most significant distance results out of
all the cannons created in our cohort.

Gas Law:

The gas law we used was Gay-Lussac's. Pressure and temperature are the components used in this cannon project. We aren't exactly sure about the exact numbers to use because we are unsure of the environmental conditions on the day we will be launching.

Design Choice:

We chose our design for multiple reasons. We made a two chamber barrel because we believe that it will increase the pressure exerted. Also, we used a sturdier base so that wind conditions won't alter the cannon angle. We also made sure that the weight would be balanced once the ball is placed inside the cannon so that there won't be a risk of it tipping over.