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Mechanics > Newton's first law > Inertia of Rest
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Demo Name
Description
1F20.00
Newton's 1st Law - The Law of Inertia
Newton's 1st Law - The Law of Intertia
Newton's 1st Law - The Law of Inertia
Using a floating air puck inertia of an object is demonstrated. The air cushion beneath the puck when it is turned on removes the force of friction. The puck is then pushed at different speeds and the motion stays consistent until another force is acted upon it.
1F20.10
Inertia Balls
Pull on a string attached to the bottom of a heavy ball that is suspended by an identical string until one of the strings breaks.
1F20.11
Bowling Ball on String
Bowling Ball on String Demo
Bowling Ball on String
Attach a string to a bowling ball. Pull slowly and lift the ball off the floor. Jerk and the string breaks.
1F20.14
Toilet Paper
Toilet paper unrolls if pulled slowly, but breaks if pulled or jerked.
1F20.20
Smash Your Hand
Hit a 20 lb. brick with a hammer while it rests on your hand.
1F20.30
Tablecloth and Dishes
Pull a tablecloth from beneath a table setting.
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