Tablecloth Pull, 1F20.30

Concept Table: [:Newtons1STLaw#InertiaofRest: 1F20. Inertia of Rest]

Location:

Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA7:(A7)]
Shelf: #5

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Abstract:

AKA Beaker and Cloth. Pull the tablecloth out from under a place setting or a beaker of water and observe that the item or items remain on the table, illustrating Newton's first law.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

Tablecloth	ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5
Two-Liter Beaker	ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5

Important Setup Notes:

This demo will require practice.

Setup and Procedure:

Place the tablecloth on a table.
Partially fill a beaker with water. Add food coloring to water for contrast.
Place beaker on and near an edge of the tablecloth.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Make sure to perform this demo with adequate distance from the audience to prevent exposure to flying glass in the event of a failed demo.
Make sure the cloth being used is free of seams or other defects that could trip the beaker.

Demonstration:

With a quick decisive jerking motion, one pull the tablecloth out from under the beaker or something that has weight.

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Videos

[http://youtu.be/gfEvFtQWvUY Tablecloth Pull, 1F20.30]
[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

[http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/demobook/intro.htm Clint Sprott]

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- * '''Cabinet:''' [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)], Waves & Sound (WS)....
 * '''Bay:''' (A? or B?) Like [:MechanicsCabinetBayA1:(A1)]
 * '''Shelf:''' #1,2,3.. (Use "T" for items that are on top of that cabinet bay)
+ * '''Cabinet:''' [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
 * '''Bay:''' [:MechanicsCabinetBayA7:(A7)]
 * '''Shelf:''' #5
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+'''Abstract:'''
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-AKA beaker and cloth. Pull the tablecloth out from under a place setting or a beaker of water and observe that the items remain on the table.
+AKA Beaker and Cloth. Pull the tablecloth out from under a place setting or a beaker of water and observe that the item or items remain on the table, illustrating Newton's first law.
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||all other parts||ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2|| ||
||...||ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2|| ||
||Possible supplies that are needed||Rode and Tack Cabinet|| ||
||...|| In Lecture Halls|| ||
||...|| Stock Cabinet || ||
||...|| Stock Cabinet || ||
+||Tablecloth||ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5|| ||
||Two-Liter Beaker||ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5|| ||
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- A.  '''''This demonstration requires a minimum 24 hour notice.'''''
 *  '''''This demonstration requires LN2'''''
 *  '''''Back-to-Back lectures is NOT possible; We'll do one lecture one day and the other the next day.'''''
+ *  '''''This demo will require practice.'''''
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+'''Setup and Procedure:'''
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-. Make a Setup check list.
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+. Place the tablecloth on a table.
 2. Partially fill a beaker with water. Add food coloring to water for contrast.
 3. Place beaker on and near an edge of the tablecloth.
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-. List any Warnings....
 1. Demonstration may require practice.
+ * Make sure to perform this demo with adequate distance from the audience to prevent exposure to flying glass in the event of a failed demo.
 * Make sure the cloth being used is free of seams or other defects that could trip the beaker.
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'''''Videos'''''

 * [http://youtu.be/gfEvFtQWvUY  Tablecloth Pull, 1F20.30]
 * [https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]
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+ * [http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/demobook/intro.htm Clint Sprott]

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