Flat metal and paper sheet
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PIRA index: 1C20.11
Description
The paper sheet drops slower than the metal one when dropped side by side due to air resistance. They drop at the same speed when the paper is placed on top of the metal then dropped.
Equipment
- Flat copper sheet
- Sheet of white paper
Instructions
First drop the two sheets side-by-side, then drop them while they are pressed together.
Keywords
drop, copper, metal, sheet, paper, air resistance
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