A
falling body is independent of its mass and shape
 Using Newton's Tube we can demonstrate the independence of mass and shape of a
falling body.
The apparatus consists of a vacuum tube containing a feather and a piece of
metal. We can visually demonstrate both bodies falling together inside the
evacuated tube.
Order Code: 4134.00
Specifications
- Size: 5 x 105 cm (dia. x height)
- Weight: 0.7 kg
Equipment needed
- Vacuum pump (code 4184.21)
Main components
- Plastic tube
- Rubber top
- Rubber top with pressure valve
Laws and principles investigated
- Free fall motion in vacuum
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