Flat metal and paper sheet

Back to 1C - Motion in one dimension
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