Name: Breaking Board Paradox
Category: Mechanics
Subcategory: Newton's 1st Law
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Comments: A thin slab of white pine lies on a table, overhanging the edge. It is covered by a single sheet of paper. When the slab is struck, it breaks, rather than rotating away. Because of the large surface area, the inertia of air is equivalent to over 6000kg holding the board down.