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Toothpick Pyramid Challenge

Published on Nov 30, 2015

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TOOTHPICK PYRAMID CHALLENGE!

BY: MARK PEREZ
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CAN I BUILD THE TALLEST FREE STANDING PYRAMID

WITHIN A 30 MIN LIMIT USING CLAY?
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PYRAMID 1

IT IS 9 INCHES AND 21 CENTIMETERS
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MATERIALS

  • 1 toothpick package
  • Clay
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Background Information

The science behind the project is that the parts being pulled are in tension and the parts being squashed are in compression.

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IMAGINE/PLAN

my idea was to keep making mini pyramids and keep on stacking
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CREATE

it is 9 inches and 21 centimeters
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IMPROVE

to make it better i need to make a bigger base
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REAL LIFE CONNECTION

people who can probably use this information are pyramid builders.

Mark Peres