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Title: Ballistic Pendulum
PIRA: 1M 40.41

Demonstrates: Conservation of energy.
Description: A drilled brass ball is fired by a spring gun into a catcher cup that is suspended as a pendulum. The kinetic energy of the ball drives the pendulum upward where a rack and prawl hold it at its highest point.
Instructions: Adjust firing spring as desired and trigger.
Items Used: Ballistic pendulum.

Notes: Set up on cart or lecture table in 103. Math Description: None.

Size: 24 Condition: Good. Hazard: None.

Schematic: None. Tech Specs: None. Web Links: http://store.pasco.com/pascostore/showdetl.cfm?&DID=9&Product_ID=51427&Detail=1
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