Tablecloth Pull, 1F20.30

Location:

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

• Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA7:(A7)]

• Shelf: #5

(attachment photo showing the fully set up demonstration)

Description:

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 as expected from Newton's first law

Important Setup Notes:

1. This demo will require practice.

Setup:

1. Place the tablecloth on a table.
2. Fill a beaker with water, and place it on the tablecloth.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

1. 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.

Demonstration: With a quick jerking motion, pull the tablecloth out from under the beaker.

References:

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