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1C10.1 Air Track and Rider

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

A rider on a frictionless, level air-track moves with constant velocity (Updated to convex air track).

Parts List

Air Track in K. Oversized, 1B-2B

Small Rider in K. Oversized, 1C

Blower in K. Oversized, 1A

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Other Information

Glider on an air track
PIRA Site

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Worlds largest air table used for research

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