1F20.10 - Inertia of Rest with Mass and String
- Description
This demonstration illustrates the inertia of rest of the mass, which changes depending whether the mass is jerked quickly or pulled slowly.
- Equipment
- Mass
- Two strings
- Ring
- Frame with hooks
- How to assemble and operate
- 1. Assemble the frame as shown in the image
- 2. Attach the strings to the mass and tie the ring to one end
- 3. Attach the mass to the hook with the non-ring end
- 4. Pull on the ring quickly and observe the lower string breaks
- 5. Reattach and pull slowly, observe the upper string breaks
