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Latest revision as of 17:37, 4 August 2015

Back to 1D - Motion in two dimensions
PIRA index: 1D52.10

Description

A drill spins a globe made of flexible metal hoops. The globe begins to compress as the drill spins faster and faster.

Equipment

  • cordless drill
  • flexible metal globe

Instructions

Attach the "earth" to the drill. As the drill spins faster, the globe will start to compress and flatten. The degree of compression is determined by the velocity of the drill's spin.

Keywords

flattening, earth, flexible, globe, drill

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