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Tablecloth Pull, 1F20.30
Location:
Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA7:(A7)]
Shelf: #5
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Description:
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 |
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Tablecloth |
ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5 |
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Two-Liter Beaker |
ME, Bay A7, Shelf #5 |
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Important Setup Notes:
This demo will require practice.
Setup:
- 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.
Demonstration:
- 1.With a quick jerking motion, pull the tablecloth out from under the beaker.
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attachment:Beaker01-250.jpg |
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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:
- N/A
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