PIRA 1D60.20 Projectile Motion: Simultaneous Fall
The photo shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.
Instructions / Notes:
- The apparatus shoots two blocks simultaneously.
- One of blocks will have a horizontal trajectory.
- The second ball does a straight drop downward.
- Lift bar to release the blocks.
- Listen for the sound of the blocks striking the pans. Only one clank
should be heard.
Demo Staff:
- The ring stand needs to be clamped to the table.
Close up showing the blocks loaded & the spring launcher in the cocked position.
The video shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.
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