A tennis ball connected to a mass by a string. The faster the ball is swung in ciruclar motion, the higher from the ground the mass rises. The centripetal force is provided by the weight and balances out the tennis ball. The actual amount of centripetal force of the device can be quantitatively measured. |
Equipment | ||||
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Tennis Ball | String | |||
Glass Tube | Clip | |||
250g Weight | ||||