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Two pieces of clear plastic within frames that sit on the overhead. One has a single divot, the other two. Small balls rolled over the surface will follow a potential curve. See also the demo "Curved Space" under Astronomy-Gravitation.
Two pieces of clear plastic within frames that sit on the overhead. One has a single divot, the other two. Small balls rolled over the surface will follow a potential curve. See also the demo "Curved Space" under Astronomy-Gravitation.

Latest revision as of 11:07, 8 February 2023

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Description:

Two pieces of clear plastic within frames that sit on the overhead. One has a single divot, the other two. Small balls rolled over the surface will follow a potential curve. See also the demo "Curved Space" under Astronomy-Gravitation.

Location:

  • Dr. 13