MECHANICS - NEWTON'S FIRST LAW - INERTIA OF REST	NC State University Faculty Access
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Description: This is another demonstration of the inertia of rest. The name says it all. Instructions: Drive a nail into a piece of soft wood that is resting on your head. Hazards: Make sure the person doing the hammering doesn't miss the board when they swing. Parts: Block of wood with a nail Hammer Books (optional) Purchased/Built: built Quant. in Demo Room: 1 Demo References Hilton M-6e Drive a nail into a large block of wood placed on a student's head.
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