Name: Bowling Ball Pendulum
Category: Mechanics
Subcategory: Work and Energy
Classes:
Comments: A bowling ball is fastened to the ceiling with a rope. The instructor holds the bowling ball up to his or her chin and lets go, showing complete belief in the laws of physics. IMPORTANT NOTES: This demo can be dangerous. Start with your head firmly pressed against a wall so that you don't move forward while the ball is in flight!! Do not give the ball any initial velocity!!!