I'd like to thank many people for helping me in building the Vacuum Ping-Pong Cannon and in developing the lesson:

Dr. Kotlicki and Dr. Waltham for running the PHYS420 course and for all their input regarding the logistics of building this project and helping me hone the lesson plan.

Patricia Goldberg for allowing me to present in the Physics 12 class at King George Secondary.

Mr Davies for allowing me to present in Grade 12 AP Physics class at Kitsilano Secondary School

Ernest Diamant and all the other machine shop technicians for helping me construct the cannon and for ensuring my safety in the student machine shop.

All the other PHYS420 students for their constructive input and for helping me test-fire many times.

Building the Vacuum Ping-Pong Cannon

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