Aluminum Inclined Plane, Constant Velocity, 1C20.41

Location:

• Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]

• South Wall

• Shelf: #1

attachment:AluminumInclinedPlane-01-400.jpg

Description:

A large steel ball accelerates down the inclined track and onto a flat track as a metronome ticks at constant time intervals.

Important Setup Notes:

1. This demonstration requires a minimum 24 hour notice.

2. This demonstration requires LN2

3. Back-to-Back lectures is NOT possible; We'll do one lecture one day and the other the next day.

Setup:

1. Make a Setup check list.
2. ...

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

1. List any Warnings....
2. Demonstration may require practice.

Demonstration:

Set the metronome at 56 beats per minute. Place the ball at the top of the inclined plane. When released, the ball will pass through points 1, 4, 9, and 16 marked on the side of the track on each beat of the metronome.

Movies: attachment:ALPlane-CV-1.webm attachment:ALPlane-CV-2.webm

References:

1. List any references

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