Soda Bottles and Dollar Bill


MECHANICS - NEWTON'S FIRST LAW - INERTIA OF REST	Order

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Description: You might not get your dollar back from these two bottles without a bit of care in performing this demonstration of the inertia of rest. Instructions: Stack two glass pop bottles on top of each other with a dollar bill between them. Once in place, and balanced, pull the dollaor bill out rapidly. Suggestion: hold the dollar bill with one hand, and "chop" the bill with the index finger of your other hand, between your hand and the bottle. Hazards: If the demo tips and breaks, broken glass (and water-see note) can cause a walking hazard. Parts: 2 glass pop bottles One dollar bill (you supply the $1 bill) Water (optional) Purchased/Built: built Setup Time: none Quant. in Demo Room: 1

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