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Lab #5.5 Mechanics: Chapter 5  The Big BB Race

Purpose
In this activity, you will compare the path of a projectile launched horizontally with that of an object in free fall.

Discussion
Suppose a ball bearing (BB) were launched horizontally at the same time another BB were dropped from the same height. Which one would reach the ground first?

Required Equipment

Vertical Acceleration Demonstrator, Ring Stand and Base, S Clamp.

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Vertical Acceleration Demonstrator     P3-3520    
 
 
The Vertical Acceleration Demonstrator illustrates a concept that is crucial for understanding projectile motion: that the acceleration due to gravity only affects an object's vertical motion.  More Info
       
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Die cast alloy S Clamp with nickel plated T screw heads. Will accept rods up to 16mm in diameter.  More Info
           
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