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1Q10.3 Falling Faster than g

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A hinged wooden plank with a cup near its middle is lifted at an angle, and a ball is placed at its end. When the plank is released, it falls away faster than the ball and the ball drops into the cup. Note: Sometimes a little tricky to get working correctly

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Hinged Planks Apparatus in A. Mechanics, 2A

Ball in A. Mechanics, 2A

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Falling Faster Than g

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