1,4,9,16 Ratio Ball Dropping

This experiment consists of four electromagnets mounted on a tall stand in the distance ratio of 1, 4, 9, and 16. When the electromagnets are turned off, steel balls fall into a catcher down below and the sound produced is a consistent, evenly spaced "ping, ping, ping, ping" instead of what stundents might be expect of "ping....ping.........ping......................ping".

Pira DCS # 1C30.40

Equipment
0-20A, 0-20V Power supply   1,4,9,16 Drop Device   Catcher
Yard Stick with attached Cork Stopper   4 Green Blocks   Table
Cenco Black Table Clamp   4 Steel Balls