MythBusters Mini Myths Season 1 Episode 8 Champagne Rocket Bottle
- March 15, 2021
- 1 min
In MythBusters Mini Myths season 1 episode 8, the team tackles the myth of whether a champagne bottle can be used as a rocket. Inspired by a viral video in which a man launches a champagne bottle using a homemade rocket, the team sets out to determine if the experiment was real or a hoax.
Starting with the premise that the experiment was indeed real, the team first examines the physics behind the launch. They conclude that the pressure from the carbon dioxide in the champagne could potentially launch the bottle, but that the weight of the liquid inside the bottle would likely prevent it from gaining enough altitude to be considered a full-fledged rocket launch.
To test their theory, the team builds their own champagne bottle rocket using a 2-liter soda bottle as the propellant. They attach a champagne bottle to the top of the soda bottle and fill it with water to simulate the weight of the champagne.
After several failed launches, the team is able to achieve some degree of success by adding more water to the champagne bottle. The rocket lifts off the ground but quickly loses altitude and crashes back down.
Undeterred, the team decides to try a different approach. They remove the liquid from the champagne bottle entirely and instead fill it with compressed air. This time, the rocket achieves much more impressive results, launching several feet into the air before returning to the ground.
The team concludes that while a champagne bottle is not likely to be able to launch as a rocket on its own, it is theoretically possible to create a champagne bottle rocket using compressed air as a propellant.
As usual, the team also explores a few other mini myths during the episode. They test whether it's possible to cook popcorn using only the sun's rays and a large mirror, and they attempt to determine if it's possible to catch a bullet with chopsticks.
Overall, MythBusters Mini Myths season 1 episode 8 is an entertaining exploration of some of the internet's favorite viral myths. While the team's experiments may not always be successful, their enthusiasm and willingness to try new things are infectious, making for a fun and engaging watch.