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some may not have seen this video done in a vacuum chamber
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Fervent Freyja said:The video is unavailable.
Drakkith said:Hmm. Both videos are working for me. Did you say something nice to your computer lately? They get cranky if you don't.
Drakkith said:Hmm. Both videos are working for me. Did you say something nice to your computer lately? They get cranky if you don't.
Fervent Freyja said:Is that a hint I should write something nice to davenn?
Drakkith said:Nope. Just a hint that you should give your computer tasty snacks everyone once in a while!
Fervent Freyja said:I have to brag here: steak wrapped in bacon with fried mushrooms and onions with a stuffed baked potato. I think I've been nice enough today!
Drakkith said:Nope. Just a hint that you should give your computer tasty snacks everyone once in a while!
Dadface said:The first video is nice but there is a problem with showing it in slow motion only which is that those not familiar with the physics may get the impression that in a vacuum the acceleration of free fall is reduced.
The purpose of this experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air resistance and gravity on falling objects. It also serves to illustrate Galileo's theory of falling bodies.
You will need a vacuum chamber, a large glass tube, a ping pong ball, a feather, and a vacuum pump.
The experiment works by placing the ping pong ball and feather inside the vacuum chamber and removing all of the air using the vacuum pump. Without air resistance, both objects will fall at the same rate due to the force of gravity.
The expected results are that both the ping pong ball and feather will fall to the bottom of the vacuum chamber at the same time, demonstrating that they are affected by gravity equally.
This experiment serves as a basic demonstration of the principles of air resistance and gravity. It can also be used to explain the motion of objects in a vacuum, such as in space or during free fall. Additionally, this experiment can be used to teach students about the scientific method and the importance of controlled experiments.