Paper Cup Telephone Craft

How do you make a telephone with paper cups and string?

Here’s how to make a telephone using paper cups and string. Make a hole in the center of the base of both cups, using the pin. Tie one paperclip to one end of the string. Pull the other end of the string through the hole in one of the paper cups. The paperclip should be inside the paper cup.

What can you learn from making a cup phone?

Making a cup phone is a fun way to learn about the science of sound. You might also want to try this simple sound experiment. 20 feet of string (We used yarn.) To make your own cup phones, use the tip of a pencil to poke a small hole at the bottom of each of your two cups.

How far can a paper cup phone be used?

The cups can be used to communicate over distances of up to 100 feet. The paper cup phone is a popular science experiment due to how well it illustrates the mechanics of sound transmission.

How do you make a paper cup with two paper cups?

Make a hole in the center of the base of both cups, using the pin. Tie one paperclip to one end of the string. Pull the other end of the string through the hole in one of the paper cups. The paperclip should be inside the paper cup. Insert the free end of the string into the hole in the bottom of the second paper cup.