Physics Demo Manual

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video - The Falling Rigid Body

Purpose:

To show that all parts of a rigid falling body do not fall with acceleration, g.

Procedure:

DEMO VIDEO DOWNLOAD - normal speed
DEMO VIDEO DOWNLOAD - slow motion

Place stick in between hinged boards in appropriate notches. Balance metal ball on golf tee located at the end of the board. Quickly remove the stick and the ball will fall into the cup, showing that the end of the board falls with an acceleration greater than g.

Equipment:

Falling Body Apparatus
Steel Ball