Tablecloth and dishes

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Description

A tablecloth is quickly pulled from underneath a beaker filled with water. The beaker does not topple over due to inertia.

Equipment

  • 1L beaker filled with water
  • Tablecloth
  • Flat surface

Instructions

Lay the tablecloth flat on the table and place the filled beaker on top of it. Swiftly pull the tablecloth off the table and the beaker should remain in place.

Keywords

tablecloth, napkin, beaker, water, dishes

Images & Movies

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