Name: Glass Water Hammer

Category: Mechanics

Subcategory: 1-D Motion

Classes:

Comments: Water inside a vacuum tube falls and sounds like a hammer hitting a nail. The water falls just as a solid would, making a surprising clank. Too quiet for a large classroom, but great for one-on-one instruction, or to be passed around.

Equipment: Glass Water Hammer

Location: H104 C9

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