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1D60.1 Falling Pucks

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Two pucks, one at rest and the other in horizontal motion, are released simultaneously from the same height, and strike the table at the same time.

Parts List

Falling Puck Apparatus in A. Mechanics, 2A

Two Pucks in A. Mechanics, 2A

Relevant Simulation

Demo Example:


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Other Information

NSCU Demoroom - Simultaneous Fall

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