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| This large Hyperbolic Funnel measures 56 inches in diameter, as a coins are dropped down the ramp and spiral their way in to the center this loosely simulates a gravity well, such as a black hole. | This demonstration consists of a 56 inch diameter hyperbolic funnel. Coins dropped into this funnel loosely approximate the behavior of matter spiraling into a gravity well - e.g. a black hole. |
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| 1. Make sure there are enough pennies in the tray 1. Make sure there isn't a clog of coins at the bottom of the funnel |
1. Make sure there are enough coins in the tray. 1. Take a coin and drop 1. Make sure there is not a clog of coins at the bottom of the funnel. |
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| 1. To may coins at one time will clog the funnel | 1. The funnel clogs if too many coins are dropped into the well at once. |
Gravity Coin Well, 1L20.10
Location:
- L.R. Ingersoll Museum of Physics
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Description: This demonstration consists of a 56 inch diameter hyperbolic funnel. Coins dropped into this funnel loosely approximate the behavior of matter spiraling into a gravity well - e.g. a black hole.
Setup:
- Make sure there are enough coins in the tray.
- Take a coin and drop
- Make sure there is not a clog of coins at the bottom of the funnel.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- The funnel clogs if too many coins are dropped into the well at once.
Demonstration:
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References:
[http://www.funnelworks.com/ Funnel works]
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