PHYSICS   LECTURE   DEMONSTRATIONS

M-K3a  :  Falling Monkey I

UNIT: Kinematics in 2 dim
PURPOSE: Illustrate the separation of vertical and horizontal motion for projectiles
EQUIPMENT:
1. Air gun with magnetic release
2. Electromagnet suspended on a stand
3. Can - the target ("monkey")
4. Several bullets (metal balls)
5. One 9V battery and wires
SUGGESTIONS: Explain that gun must be aimed at the target.
Vary speed of bullet, distance of the gun from the target (--> angle of the gun). 
The "hit" is announced by the clicking sound the collision makes.
DISCUSSION: --
1.                   2.                   3.

1. Equipment and set-up
2. Ejection
3. Collision