Nose Basher, 1M40.10

Topic and Concept:

• Work and Energy, [:WorkEnergy#ConservationOfEnergy: 1M40. Conservation of Energy]

Location:

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

• Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA7:(A7)]

• Shelf: #1

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Abstract:

A bowling ball pendulum is held against the nose and allowed to swing out and back.

Important Setup Notes:

• N/A

Setup and Procedure:

1. Suspend wire from the D-bracket in the ceiling.
2. Clip the bowling ball onto the wire.
3. Have a volunteer stand with his or her back to the wall.
4. Tell the volunteer that it is very important not to move at all during this demonstration.
5. Have the volunteer bring the bowling ball up to his or her nose and release from rest.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• Make absolutely sure that the bowling ball falls from rest and is not given a push. This could give the ball enough energy to swing back into the person's face!

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

Videos:

• [https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_energy Conservation of Energy - Wikipedia]

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