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Measurement
Motion In One Dimension
Motion In Two Dimensions
Newton's First Law: Hit the Nail on the Head; Tablecloth Jerk; Bottle and Pencil; Motion of the Center of Mass; Hanging Masses; Water Hammer; Relativity Car; Razor Scooter; Ball Collection
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Statics Of Rigid Bodies
Applications Of Newton's Laws
Gravity
Work and Energy
Momentum
Rotational Motion
Properties of Matter

Tablecloth Jerk

Purpose:

To give insight into Newton's Law of Inertia.

Procedure:

Place tablecloth over table with the majority hanging over one side. Set the table and fill the wine glass. Grasping the hanging cloth firmly, jerk quickly downward and away from the table. With practice this will leave the table setting untouched and the cloth off the table.

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Equipment:

Bottle of wine
Plate
Silk Tablecloth
Silverware
Small Black Table
Vase w/ Flowers
Wine Glass