Falling Cup and Masses

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

A clear plastic cup with a rubber band attached to the interior. Two masses can be hung over the edge, stretching the rubber band. When the cup is dropped, there is no longer any downward force on the masses relative to the cup. The rubber band then pulls the masses inside the cup.

Location:

  • Sh. A-3