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F4-23: WATER PENDULUM

PURPOSE: To show the surface of a container of water in a swinging pendulum.

DESCRIPTION: A container with water is suspended as a pendulum. When the container is held to one side, the water moves to its lowest point and the surface remains horizontal. When it is released and swings as a pendulum, the water spreads out uniformly on the bottom of the container and stays at rest at all times.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Water container pendulum with colored water, stand.

SETUP TIME: 10 min.


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