Flamethrower I.S.I.
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This document provides an overview of ancient and modern flamethrowers. It discusses the types of flamethrowers including handheld, multi-tank, and vehicle mounted. The basic components and functioning of flamethrowers are described. Historical uses from the 5th century BC to the 20th century are mentioned. The document then outlines an experiment to test if a homemade flamethrower can be created using powdered sugar and a torch.
Flamethrower I.S.I.
- 2. Topics To Be Covered • Ancient flamethrowers • Types of flamethrowers • How they work • And an experiment!
- 3. Ancient flamethrowers • Greek fire (Byzan@ne Empire) 5th century B.C. • Chinese flamethrowers (Song Dynasty)
- 4. Creator • Richard Fiedler
- 5. Types • Hand held • 3 tanks Japanese 93 flamethrower M2A1-‐7 flamethrower
- 6. Types • Tank • Mounted
- 9. Use • July 30, 1915, by Germans • Last used by USA in 1978 • California • Sugar harves@ng • Final use by IRA
- 10. Experiment • Problem • Can you make a flamethrower out of powdered sugar and a torch?
- 11. Hypothesis • The sugar will just burn and not project like a flamethrower would.
- 12. Materials/Procedure • Video
- 13. Solu@on • The sugar caught fire and made a flame thrower. • Hydroxymethylfurfural
- 14. Thank you • Ques@ons • Sugges@ons • Comments