THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: How is Newton’s third law of motion related to hydrogen? While learning about the efficiency of hydrogen in a section on ‘Future fuel’ in their science textbook of standard nine, an idea flashed through the minds of Akhil V and Gokul G K of Mannom Memorial Residential Higher Secondary School that led to the creation of a model ‘Water car’, which is fuelled by the power of water. A year later, these tenth standard students put the model car on display at the science, work experience exhibition at the Model Boys Higher Secondary School on Thursday. Schools from the Thiruvananthapuram South Education Sub-district are participating in the exhibition. Though the car does not come across as an ultra sophisticated cab, it clearly depicts the working of the automobile. The little scientists explained in detail the working of the car. The water collected in the tank, after reaching the combustion chamber, produces fire. As per Newton’s law, the action of fire creates a reaction that makes the vehicle run. “As fossil fuels are getting exhausted and the pollution from fuels is contaminating the earth, we decided to think of an alternative to run vehicles. As hydrogen is later converted into energy, there is no danger of the vehicle catching fire,” says Akhil. Students from lower primary, upper primary, high school and higher secondary sections have showcased innovative and creative talent at the exhibition in work experience, still models, research type projects and experiments. Many students have presented talents devised on their own and also those trained by the school. A combination of veteran and novice works put on display attracted many eyeballs. Lord Krishna made of a white sock was displayed by Neeraj S V, a third standard student of Govt LPS Mudavanmukal. ‘’Amma taught me to make dolls,” Neeraj, who was munching a sandwich, said. His god wore a peacock feather and thick hair made of black threads. Neeraj also had a variety of dolls made of empty ice-cream balls with fancy clothes and the model of a scarecrow. The exhibition was an eye-opener for many, as the students showed how to make use of the things that people throw away as scrap. Fourth standard students of the Govt HS LPS, Thycaud, came with desktop baskets made out of ice-cream sticks. Of similar nature were products made of coconut shells, old clothes and used papers. An extension of the exhibition at the Model LPS and Nursery School displayed charts and collections made by students. The exhibition was inaugurated by Deputy Mayor G Happykumar.
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