Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Oscillation and Waves
Thermodynamics
Electricity and Magnetism
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Info

Two balls of different densities are dropped, first in water, then in Karo syrup.

Parts List

Glass Container with Syrup in A. Mechanics, 2B

Extra Syrup in A. Mechanics, 2B

Large Beaker in A. Mechanics, 2B

Small Metal Ball in A. Mechanics, 2B

Small Red Ball in A. Mechanics, 2B

Padding for bottom of water beaker in A. Mechanics, 2B

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

How to test the Viscosity of a Liquid
Steel Ball Dropped in a Viscous Fluid

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