Wooden construction set "Table tennis ball shooter"

Assembled wooden ping pong ball shooter model, educational STEM constructor. The set is designed to construct a working ping pong ball shooter. The constructor helps children get acquainted with the basics of physics and mechanics in the most fun way. Features: This is a constructor, a toy and an educational tool in one. This set is a great way to spend active and fun time with friends and family, provide children with interesting and creative entertainment, develop their competitive spirit and develop important skills. During assembly, the child develops fine motor skills and accuracy, and the game helps develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills and reaction speed. The gun has a special ball launch mechanism that allows players to accurately aim and release the balls. When playing in pairs or in a larger company, children can compete in accuracy and speed. Made of high-quality, non-toxic wood. The wooden parts are smooth and durable, they can be varnished or painted in your child's favorite colors. The stable construction is suitable for both play and educational activities. The wooden parts can be sanded with the included file or glued together. A candle is included for waxing certain parts to make the ball slide better. Easy assembly: Simple and clear instructions allow children to assemble the toy with minimal adult supervision, making the set suitable for both independent work and activities with parents. STEM (Science + Technology + Engineering + Mathematics) is an educational method that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics into a coherent learning model to prepare the younger generation for the world of rapidly developing technologies. Create your own game rules, organize tournaments and enjoy fun moments. This toy combines fun and learning, making it a great gift for all ages. The set is also suitable as an educational tool, as it turns the complex laws of physics into a fun and tangible game. Operating principle: This STEM educational game helps to learn the laws of physics and the principles of mechanics in practice. Elastic energy: The elastic energy of the rubber band is used, which is converted into kinetic energy during the launch and transferred to the ball. Potential and kinetic energy: Potential energy is stored in the tensioned rubber. When the trigger is pulled, it is converted into kinetic energy, which is transferred to the ball and shoots it. Ballistics and trajectory: You can experiment with how the distance the ball flies depends on the angle of elevation of the gun or the tension of the rubber. Newton's First Law (A body remains at rest or moves uniformly and in a straight line until acted upon by another force): The ball lies at rest in the magazine of the gun and does not move until acted upon by an external force. When released, it would move uniformly in a straight line if it were not affected by gravity, air resistance, or an obstacle. Newton's Second Law (the force acting on a body is equal to the product of the body's mass and acceleration): If instead of a light table tennis ball, a heavier rubber ball of the same size could be placed, with the same rubber, it would fly much slower and closer, because it requires more force to move it. And if the child puts on a stronger or more tense rubber, the same light ball would fly with a much greater acceleration. Newton's Third Law: action and reaction. Although the ball is very light, at the moment of firing the rubber pushes the ball forward, and this pushes the rifle back with exactly the same force. Holding the rifle in his hand, the child can feel a slight recoil. Educational value: helps to understand potential and kinetic energy, the action of forces, the principles of motion, trajectory and Newton's laws. Encourages curiosity, experimentation and logical thinking. Purpose: suitable for playing at home, in the yard, on picnics, as well as for learning at home, in the classroom or for project activities. Technical data: Material: high quality non-toxic laser cut wood; rubber. Dimensions: 330x240x76mm. Box dimensions: 360x240x58mm. Weight: 523g. The set includes: Wooden model parts. Elastic bands. Glue. File. Dowels. Candle. Wooden hammer. Tennis balls x8. Assembly guide with explanations. Recommended age: for children from 5 years old. Attention: Contains small parts, keep away from children under 3 years old. Please allow 1-3 cm deviation due to manual measurement. Do not aim the gun at people or animals.