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Latest revision as of 17:57, 2 June 2021

Back to 1J - Statics and Rigid bodies
PIRA index: 1J20.30

Description

A hammer is balanced on an arc of metal which is held by the demonstrator's finger. Also known as the skyhook.

Equipment

  • hammer
  • metal arc

Instructions

Place the arc into the hammer's forked side. Balance the flat end of the arc on your finger. (see images and movies)

Keywords

skyhook, hammer, arc, balanced, center of mass

Images & Movies