Pennies in a boat

This is a simple experiment that poses the question, which boat formation can hold the most weight? Using one sheet of paper design a boat that could support the weight of as many pennies as possible, you can fold the paper any way you like, but it can only be one sheet of paper.

We looked at this experiment partnered with a lecture on surface tension.

I partnered up with fellow ecology enthusiasts Krystaal and Lauren to build a magnificent boat on which to float as many pennies as we could possibly fit. We succeeded with almost 200 pennies and a rectangle shaped boat.

It was like this...but with pennies instead.

 Photo courtesy of: Zachary Tumlin