Difference between revisions of "Bucket with water"
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| − | 1) Fill the bucket with water.<br> | + | 1) Fill the bucket about halfway with water.<br> |
2) Hold the bucket by the handle or with the string and spin it in a big circle. | 2) Hold the bucket by the handle or with the string and spin it in a big circle. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 25 May 2015
Back to 1D - Motion in two dimensions
PIRA index: 1D50.40
Description
A filled bucket is attached to a rope and spun around. The water stays in the bucket due to the force pushing it against the bottom of the bucket.
Equipment
- Big bucket
- Water
- Strong cord
Instructions
1) Fill the bucket about halfway with water.
2) Hold the bucket by the handle or with the string and spin it in a big circle.
Keywords
bucket, water, rope, centripetal, acceleration, centrifugal, spin
Images & Movies
Figure1
