PHYSICS   LECTURE   DEMONSTRATIONS

M-K5   :   Ballistic Car (I)

UNIT:

Projectile motion

PURPOSE:

Illustrate that the vertical and horizontal motions of a projectile are independent of each other

EQUIPMENT:

1.

Free-rolling ballistic car (CENCO)

2.

Shooting ball, pin with string


SUGGESTIONS:

There are two openings for the pin and two holes in the piston. Try all four combinations. Best effect is obtained with the maximum piston force, and as small

DISCUSSION:

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