Physics Demo Number: 192

Approximate

Run Time 5 min

Demo Description

Old-timer projectile launcher carts.

 

Scientific Principles

  • A ball shot upwards from a vertical cannon on a cart moving at constant speed will return into the barrel of the cannon.

Equipment

  • As pictured below.

 

Equipment Location

  • Kit (192) on [F-3-3]

Instructions

Use the mechanical holding pins to keep the loaded cannon from firing till the string comes to a halt.





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