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Simultaneous Drop

 

Simultaneous Drop demo picture
Simultaneaous Drop demo picture 2

  • Purpose: Show that an object’s acceleration, under the influence
    of gravity, is un-effected by the objects velocity.
  • Cock mechanism; place pin in hole to keep cocked; place balls
    on ends; release pin to eject balls.
  • One ball drops vertically, with zero initial velocity; other
    ball launched horizontally. Balls hit floor simultaneously.
  • Located in L02, section B3

 

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Terminal Velocity

 

Terminal Velocity Demo Picture

  • Demonstrate how terminal velocity depends on mass and surface area.
  • Stack coffee filters together to increase mass. Race coffee filter with cupcake wrapper to show dependence on surface area.
  • Located in L02; section D1.