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C2-24: WATER DROP PARABOLA

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the parabolic path of a projectile.

DESCRIPTION: A water stream is projected in front of a cartesian coordinate grid which can be shadow projected using a bright point source. If desired, coordinates of the water stream can be read. The reservoir is a bottle which provides constant water pressure even as the water level drops in the container.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 1D60.60)

EQUIPMENT: Water stream parabola apparatus, water reservoir, and point light source, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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