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= Pail of Water, 1D50.40 =

'''Location:'''
 * '''Cabinet:''' [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
 * '''Bay:''' [:MechanicsCabinetBayA9:(A9)]
 * '''Shelf:''' #2

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'''Abstract:'''

A pail of water is whirled around in a vertical circle without the water spilling out, illustrating Newton's first and second laws.

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'''''Important Setup Notes:'''''
 * '''''Make sure the handle on the bucket is in good condition so as to not detach during spinning.'''''


'''Setup and Procedure:'''

 1. Partially fill the bucket with water.
 2. Start with the bucket about an eight of a turn in the direction opposite to the rotation.
 3. Swing the bucket in a vertically-oriented circle with enough speed so that all the water remains in the bucket.

'''Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:'''
 * Make sure not to swing the bucket in the direction of the audience in case the handle would detach from the bucket.
 * Demonstration may require practice.
 * If water does spill, clean it up promptly to avoid any slips/falls.


'''Discussion:'''
According to Newton's first law, objects in motion tend to continue moving at constant velocity in a st

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

'''References:'''

 * Sprott, Julien Clinton. ''Physics Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics''. The University of Wisconsin Press (2006).


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[:PiraScheme#Mechanics: Table of Mechanics Demonstration]

[:MEEquipmentList: List of Mechanics Equipment & Supplies]

[:Demonstrations:Lecture Demonstrations]

Pail of Water, 1D50.40

Location:

attachment:BucketWater02-400.jpg

Abstract:

A pail of water is whirled around in a vertical circle without the water spilling out, illustrating Newton's first and second laws.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Bucket

ME, Bay A9, Shelf #2

Important Setup Notes:

  • Make sure the handle on the bucket is in good condition so as to not detach during spinning.

Setup and Procedure:

  1. Partially fill the bucket with water.
  2. Start with the bucket about an eight of a turn in the direction opposite to the rotation.
  3. Swing the bucket in a vertically-oriented circle with enough speed so that all the water remains in the bucket.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

  • Make sure not to swing the bucket in the direction of the audience in case the handle would detach from the bucket.
  • Demonstration may require practice.
  • If water does spill, clean it up promptly to avoid any slips/falls.

Discussion: According to Newton's first law, objects in motion tend to continue moving at constant velocity in a st

attachment:Bucket02-250.jpg

Videos:

References:

  • Sprott, Julien Clinton. Physics Demonstrations: A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics. The University of Wisconsin Press (2006).

[:Instructional:Home]

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