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C4-41: TERMINAL VELOCITY - BOTTLE IN TUBE

PURPOSE: An easily observable terminal velocity experiment.

DESCRIPTION: The bottle falls through the tube; close fit creates air friction, leading to a low terminal velocity. Adding water to the bottle increases the terminal velocity. Retrieve bottle quickly with string for repeated drops.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Bottle with string, tube.

SETUP TIME: None.


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