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= Reaction Time, 1A20.60c

Location:

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Description: This demo shows the limits of human reaction time by dropping a dollar bill or meter stick through a person's hand to quantify how long it takes for a person to react at first sight of the falling object and catch it.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Dollar bill

ME, Bay A2, Shelf #2

1A20.60c

Meter Stick

ME, Bay C2

1A.EQxx

Important Setup Notes:

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Setup:

  1. Have dollar bill or meter stick nearby.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

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Demonstration: 1. Have the person that is dropping item, the dropper, ready with item in hand. 2. Have volunteer, having reaction time tested hold hand oriented like a handshake then make a loose fist. 3. The dropper will sporadically drop the item, and the volunteer will react as quickly as he or she can to catch the falling object.

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