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- Demonstrate inertia of rest.
- Lay your hand flat on a table top then gently rest a lead brick on top of it, being careful not to placing too much weight on the knuckles. Strike the top of the brick with the hammer. If done properly, demonstrator should be able to hit with nearly full force without hurting hand. Please practice before performing in class using light blows, then steadily increase force.
- Alternatively, rest lead brick on a piece of hard candy, then whack with hammer.
- Lead brick absorbs the blow, leaving the candy (or hand) undamaged.
- Located in L02; section B3.
- Lead brick in demo room is covered with duct tape for safety
and ease of use.