Terminal
Velocity in Water and Glycerin
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PIRA Classification: 2C30.50
Description: One 20" tube is filled with water while the other
is filled with glycerin. Each tube also contains a two inch ball. When
the tubes are flipped over, the ball falls the length of each tube. The
difference in terminal velocities is obvious.
Special Instructions: Flip the glycerin tube first, then the water
tube a few seconds later.
Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401
Condition: Ok
Setup time: 2 minutes
Safety Issues: None