Name: Penny and Feather

Category: Mechanics

Subcategory: 1-D Motion

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Comments: Shake the penny and the feather to one end of tube. The tube is filled with air. Quickly bring the tube to a vertical position and watch the objects fall. Connect the tube to the pump. It takes less than 1 minute to pump air out of the small tube. Close valve and disconnect from pump and repeat the experiment in air.

 

Equipment: Penny and Feather Tube, Vacuum Pump

Location: Penny and Feather: FL5. Vacuum Pump C12.

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