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C8-14: JUMPING CLAMP

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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