Pail of water on Greek waiter

1D50.40A | Aa5
Catalog: 
1D50.40A
Location: 
Aa5
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Setup Time: 
minimal
Instructors: 
Callahan
  • This is a made in house apparatus. The lid is removed before the demo. Some tape was put on to add a little more traction.
  • A jar of water is swung in a vertical circle. Forgot to take the cap off here.
Description: 

Rotate a bucket of water in a vertical circle using a suspended platform. It is very stable. If not bounced or bumped it can not be shook off. Beaker in cabinet 9.

Instructions: 


Remove lid from jar and place on the Greek waiter.
Swing around in a vertical circle.
Most any way you swing it will work as long as the movement is smooth.
Slow down gently to stop.

Purpose: 
To demonstrate centrifugal force.