Gravity Coin Well, 1L20.20
Location:
[http://www.physics.wisc.edu/museum/Exhibits-1/Mechanics/GravPit/index_GravPit02-19.html 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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