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3A60.1 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse - Video

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

Info

Five to ten minutes of video showing the bridge before, during and after its collapse. From the Mechanical Universe series.

Can also preload the video on a computer from youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw

Make sure to load the video beforehand

Additionally, here is a color version of a more recent bridge in Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQT-t4HQmGo

and a small wooden suspension bridge's various modes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWoiMMLIvco

Parts List

Large TV - Back Wall

VCR - Back Wall

Mechanical Universe Video-A/V Cabinet

#9042 “Resonance” starts at approx. 22 minutes/lasts approx. 5 minutes

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