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.

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

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

• Make sure the direction of the tangential velocity of the bucket is never toward the audience in case of a failed demo.
• Demonstration may require practice.

Discussion:

Insert description of demonstration, how is the demonstration preformed.

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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