Difference between revisions of "Falling Cup and Masses"

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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.
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.

Latest revision as of 11:10, 13 February 2023

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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