i wanted the design to be somewhat like this:
http://www.soinc.org/events/wheeledveh/2006/images/P5200015.jpg
what is that rod made out of?
2007-03-11 17:25:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
yay.
i found a good substiute- a rod from a kite.
it works in a similar manner.
what's the best way to connect it to the wood?
2007-03-12 14:21:03 · update #1
There are several commercially available items that can fit the bill.
One place to look is a fiberglass rods used to pull and push wires with. They've got great spring action and can store quite a bit of energy when flexed. Another option is to get a used, fiberglass fishing rod. You'll have to strip the line guides off but it will have similar energy storage capability.
2007-03-11 17:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rob M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looks like the end of a fishing rod based on the picture. Probably fiberglass.
2007-03-11 17:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Elisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋