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A spring is placed over the pipe connectors and manually compressed. When released, the two riders are pushed apart and stick together with the velcro on the pipe connectors.

Parts List

Air Track in K. Oversized, 1B-2B

Riders in K. Oversized, 1C

Blower in K. Oversized, 1C

Pipe connections with banana cable and velcro attached in the small bin in K. Oversized, 1A

Spring in the small bin K. Oversized, 1A

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Older Version:

[Setup Time: 15 Min.] [Current Condition: hand method works, gunpowder method is down]

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Important note: the gunpowder caps are no longer working, most likely due to age. Until a replacement reliable method is found, this can be done by pushing them apart by hand as an internal force (takes some practice).

Two riders on the air track are blown apart by igniting a toy pistol cap. The riders may be of equal or unequal masses; when they return, they stick together and come to rest again.

Parts List

Air Track in K. Oversized, 1B-2B

Riders in K. Oversized, 1C

Blower in K. Oversized, 1C

Pipe connections with banana cable and velcro attached in the small bin in K. Oversized, 1A

Spring in the small bin K. Oversized, 1A