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1M40 Conservation of Energy
Nose Basher
1M40.10A | Ac6
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Catalog:
1M40.10A
Location:
Ac6
Room:
PS F175
Condition:
Very Good
Quantity:
2
Instructors:
Comfort, Sankey, Ashley, Chamberlin, Ros
Hold the ball to your nose.
Wait for the ball to return.
Believe in physics and don't blink.
The ball on the return trip.
Safety:
Make sure the path is clear. Do not leave demo unattended. Release the ball only - do NOT push! Do not lean forward - some people sway when their eyes are closed. If this is a problem a ladder can be placed that the instructor can back against as a reference point.
Description:
A bowling ball pendulum is held against the nose and allowed to swing out and back.
Instructions:
Setup: A sandbag hangs from the ceiling. Locate the rope attached to the sandbag and lower it. Attach the bowling ball and remove the sandbag.
Instructor: Don't flinch!
Purpose:
Conservation of energy