Ping Pong Ball Projectile Launcher

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The discussion focuses on creating a ping pong ball projectile launcher using specified materials, including cardboard, paper towel tubes, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and paper clips. The launcher must be designed to launch a standard 38 mm ping pong ball from a desk height of 76.5 cm. Participants seek basic ideas and guidelines for building the launcher effectively. A suggested resource for design inspiration is provided, linking to a Khan Academy project. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for creative solutions within the material constraints.
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Allowed materials:
-1 sheet of 8"x8" cardboard to be used as the base
-another sheet of 8"x8" cardboard (that may be cut)
-2 standard paper towel tubes
-10 standard popsicle sticks
-up to 10 rubber bands (maximum unstretched length is 10 cm)
-5 standard paper clips (max length 5 cm each)
- tape/glue**The projectile will be a standard, 38 mm, ping-pong ball and must be launched to long distances from a desk with a height of 76.5 cm (30 in)

I really need help with this please just give me some basic ideas on where to start or some guidelines! thank you!
 
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