Hinged stick and ball

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PIRA index: 1Q20.50

Description

A ball on the end of a hinged stick falls into a cup mounted on the stick. Also known as "faster than gravity" or "falling chimney".

Equipment

• wooden pieces attached with the hinge
• stick
• ball
• bubble level (optional)

Instructions

Use the stick to separate the two pieces of wood at an angle and place the ball on top of the tee. Swiftly remove the stick by grabbing or hitting it and the ball should fall directly into the cup as the two pieces of wood collide.

Keywords

hinged stick, ball, cup, faster than gravity, falling chimney

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