PEKA 2: To compare the strength of the compact bone with the hollow bone.

Aim: To compare the strength of the compact bone with the hollow bone.

Problem statement: Is the hollow bone stronger than the compact bone?

Hypothesis: The hollow bone is stronger than the compact bone.

Variables:
Manipulated variable: Type of cylinder ( hollow or compact)
Responding: Number of textbooks that can be supported by the cylinders
Constant: Length and diameter of the cylinder

Materials: A4 paper, cellophane tape, box covers

Apparatus: Textbooks, scissors

Procedure:

1. A hollow cylinder with a diameter of 2.5 cm was made. The upper and lower ends of the paper roll was
sticked with cellophane tape. Make three more similar rolls.
2. Each cylinder sticked at the corners of the box cover and the structure as table model A named as in
Figure 6.1(a)
3. A compact cylinder with a diameter of 1.0 cm was made. The upper and lower ends of the paper roll was
sticked with cellophane tape. Make three more similar rolls.
4. Each cylinder sticked at the corners of the box cover and the structure as table model B named as in figure
6.1(b)
5. The textbooks placed one by one on top of each table model A and B until the paper rolls bend.

Results:
Cylinder Number of textbooks that can be supported
Hollow

Compact