1D60.20: DROPPED BALL/SHOT BALL

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the independence of horizontal and vertical components of motion.

DESCRIPTION: Pulling a trigger simultaneously causes the ball on the left side to drop and the ball on the right side to be projected horizontally to the right. They strike the floor at the same time.

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EQUIPMENT: Launcher with two balls.

SETUP TIME: 5 Min.

KEYWORDS independence of horizontal and vertical components of motion ball dropped ball shot