PURPOSE: To demonstrate transformation of mechanical potential energy into kinetic energy.
DESCRIPTION: The clamp is held open with a string. When the string is burned, the clamp closes rapidly, jumping into the air. What happens to the energy after the clamp has stopped moving?
SUGGESTIONS:
REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)
EQUIPMENT: Clamp, string loop, and matches.
SETUP TIME: None.
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