... are brittle and some re plastic. The brittle material will simulate the rock needed to produce earthquakes. * I will use the following materials: Wooden Cane Chew stick Bread sticks Chew bar * I plan to add weights to the above objects and record how they bend or deform up to breaking point. The following apparatus will be used: 2 retort stands Bosses and clamps 1 meter ruler 1 set of 100g masses with hanger * The apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram below. Diagram Fair test To ensure a fair test is carried out each object will be clamped with the same length extending from the clamp (20cm). The masses will attach at the same point on each object. The same person will read the measurements each time. Safety Take care with weights. The standard lab rules were also followed. Carrying out the Experiment The object will be clamped in the retort stand and its height ...

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