Virginia Tech Physics Outreach Demonstration M07

Demonstrations
Mechanics

M07: Nose Basher
Purpose: To display the principle of conservation of energy by the use of a large pendulum.
Description:
	Suspend the bowling ball from a hook on the ceiling. Sit on a chair at a location such that, when the bowling ball is displaced from equilibrium to the height of your head, it is touching your face. Release the bowling ball to swing across the room. Hold your head very still so that the ball comes back and almost collides with your face.
Equipment List:			Storage Location: Robeson206
	Bowling ball and chain



References:		Manual: None	PIRA #: 1M40.10

M07: Nose Basher