Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations


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1H10.20 Fan Cart with Sail

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

A fan is mounted on a cart. First show that the fan propels the cart. Then add a sail in front of the fan.

(Important Note: There are two versions available. The newer version requires the airtrack. Below is the information for the newer version.)

Setup Instructions

1. Attach the fan to the top of the rider with the banana plug and connect the cables to the banana jacks and power supply. Make sure that the fan is rotating the right way.

Parts List

Fan cart attachment with accompanying wires in A.Mechanics, 1A

DC Power Supply in L.Misc

Rider in K. Oversized, 1C

Two Banana Cables in L. Misc

Airtrack in K. Oversized, 1B-2B

Blower in K. Oversized, 1C

Relevant Simulation

Demo Example (Older Version):

Other Information

Floor Cart and Medicine Ball
Newton's Sailboard

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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