MECHANICS - NEWTON'S FIRST LAW - INERTIA OF REST	Order
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Description: This demonstrations shows the inertia of rest. Instructions: Place the lead brick (~116 Newtons) on your hand. Now smash the brick with a hammer. If done right, it will not hurt :-) Hazards: Remove rings from your fingers before trying this demo. Begin by hitting the brick lightly and gradually start hitting the brick harder until it is uncomfortable. Parts: Lead Brick Hammer Quant. in Demo Room: 1 Demo References Freier and Anderson Mc-1 Hit a 10 lb. brick with a hammer while it rests on your hand.
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