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Water rocket

A water rocket is like a toy that looks like a missile but instead of using fuel to fly, it uses water and air.

First, you need a bottle that is strong and can hold pressure, like a soda bottle. You need to fill the bottle about 1/3 to 1/2 with water.

Then you need a launch pad that will hold the bottle in place while you fill it with air. This launch pad can be as simple as a piece of pipe that the bottle fits snugly into.

Next, you need to fill the bottle with air. You can use a hand pump, bike pump, or an air compressor. The air enters the bottle and pushes on the water. As the pressure builds up, the water is forced out of the bottle through a small opening at the bottom.

This force makes the rocket fly up into the air! It sounds like a fun game, but please remember to take safety seriously. Always wear eye protection and direct the rocket away from people, animals and breakable objects.

Overall, a water rocket is a fun and exciting toy that lets you imagine you are launching a missile up into the sky, all without using any dangerous fuels!
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