Stick and
Newspaper
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PIRA Classification: 2B30.60
Description: A balsa wood stick is placed on the lecture bench with
crumpled up newspaper on one end. When the other end is hit, the paper
goes flying. One end of the wood is then covered by a sheet of paper,
spread flat. When the other end is hit, the stick snaps in half.
Special Instructions: Hit the stick quickly. Make sure the paper
is very flat.
Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201
Condition: OK
Setup time: 1 minute
Safety Issues: The stick can go flying.