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Monkey And Hunter

Description

Show that vertical acceleration is independent of initial velocity.

perpendicular forces Updated on: 01/18/16

Purpose

To demonstrate that vertical acceleration is independent of initial velocity.

Apparatus

Blowgun, projectile, tin can, electromagnet and wiring, 2stands, power supply

Setup

Close circuit breaker on gun muzzle and with the circuit on, attach can to the holding electromagnet using about 6V. Aim blowgun directly at the centre of the can. Fire projectile by blowing on the gun. For separations of about 20 to 30 feet, the projectile should hit the can before the can strikes the ground.

Notes

Demo room information

Location —-
Maker Unknown
Current State Working