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What was tin foil collected and used for in world war 2?
Radar "confusing" chaff. As a kid during WWII, at night, we sat around the kitchen table rolling aluminum foil into big balls. We thought it would be melted down. We hadn't even heard of radar. The balls were then shreaded and the little flakes were dropped from aircraft as they entered enemy airspace and caused radar controlled weapons, such as Germany had, to miss their target and to confuse radar operators as to the number of incoming planes.
What were World War 1 covered tin hats?
A tin coverd hat was used in the war and was thre to protect the soldiers heads from any nasty blows and other things because the the metal was very hard and therefore quite heavy .
Did children have tin wind up toys in world war 2?
yes my father was in WW II and he bought a windup GI JOE In a jeep it is still in the original box
Why was scrap rubber collected during World War 2?
Rubber, along with tin cans, lipstick tubes, and pantiehoes could be very helpful in the war effort. Panitehoes were made into parachutes, lipstick tubes into machine gun rounds, tin cans into tanks, and rubber into gas masks, life rafts, scout car tires, and heavy bomber planes.
What area of production did the US government control during World War 1?
The U.S. government controlled almost everything during World War I. Factories that produced clothing were told by the War Industries Board that they had to make uniforms. Even toy makers were told that they couldn't use tin in their toys so that it could be used in making war materials like weapons.
Why did America start rationing in world war 2 II?
They rationed certain metals during the war, even tin because metal could be used in weapons manufacturing, but they didn't ration vital things like food. However Europe rationed butter for some reason.
What elements is used in cookwear and cooking foil?
Tin foil... tin Aluminum foil... aluminum :)
Which side is inside if you are baking fish in tin foil?
The "inside" of tin foil is the dull side. The "outside" of tin foil is the shiny side.
When did tin foil change to aluminum foil and why?
Aluminium foil replaced tin foil immediately after World War II because aluminum is: easier to work (manufacture into usable artifacts), more plentiful in the Earth's crust (and therefore cheaper to produce and cheaper for YOU to buy), and has qualities that are deemed more useful.
When was Tin Foil Phoenix created?
Tin Foil Phoenix was created in 1997.
How many tin foil boat designs are there in the world?
a Facking lot
Is tin foil magnetic?
No, tin foil is not magnetic. Tin foil is made of aluminum, which is not a magnetic material. Magnetism is a property of certain materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.
Is tin foil a metal?
Yes. 'Tin' foil is actually flattened out sheets of Aluminium.
What do they use for the element tin for?
Tin cans, tin foil...
How do you make a tin foil lightning bolt?
To make a tin foil lightning bolt, cut out a shape of a lightning bolt from a sheet of tin foil. You can use scissors to carefully cut out the shape. Be sure to be gentle when handling the tin foil to prevent tearing.
Is aluminum foil the same as tin foil?
When someone uses the term tin foil, that person is almost always talking about aluminum foil. Tin foil is an old term, and it has carried into the present where it is frequently used to mean aluminum or kitchen foil. Bon appétit!
Is there tin foil in heaven?
I'm guessing that there would not be tin foil in heaven.It's unlikely, since the metals mentioned are far more precious and beautiful than tin foil.
