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Title: Free Fall Apparatus
PIRA: 1C 30.10

Demonstrates: Gravitational constant of Earth, g; acceleration due to Earth's gravitational pull.
Description: When the bearing is released a timer is activated and stops when the bearing has traveled 2 meters.

Instructions: Set up as per schematic.

Items Used: Leybold timer, free fall apparatus, power supply for electromagnet metal ball.

Notes: Ensure that the button underneath the paddle (the thing the ball falls on) is being pressed down. If the switch is set to drop, and the timer is not counting while paddle is up, then the button is not being pressed. When resetting paddle, leave switch to drop, press up firmly on paddle, ensure timer is counting down, then switch to hold and start demo. Math Description: s=1/2gt(2)

Size: 2m drop. Condition: Good. Hazard: None.

Schematic: None. Tech Specs: None. Web Links:
History: In-house origin.

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