Physics Demo Manual

Demonstrations are cataloged according to PIRA Bibliography

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Measurement
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Newton's First Law: Hit the Nail on the Head; video - Tablecloth Pull; video - Bottle and Pencil; video - Breaking Broomstick; video - Motion of Center of Mass; video - Hanging Masses; Water Hammer; video - Ballistics Cart; Razor Scooter; Ball Collection
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Hit the Nail on the Head

Purpose:

To give insight into Newton's Law of Inertia.

Procedure:

Roll cloth turban style and place on volunteer's head. Place anvil on top of cloth, and 2x4 on anvil. A nail can be driven into the board with no pain felt by the volunteer.

Equipment:

Anvil
Cloth
Hammer
Nail
Small 2"x 4" board