C3-04: INERTIA - LEAD BRICK AND HAND
- ID Code: C3-04
- Purpose: Illustrates inertia of rest
- Description:
Place the lead brick gently on your fingers and strike the lead brick sharply with the hammer. The inertia of the lead brick prevents damage to your fingers.
Engagement Suggestion
• This is a visually impressive way to get students’ attention at the beginning of a discussion of inertia.
• This can be used as a volunteer participation demonstration, but please be very careful.
- Availability: Available
- Loc codes: C3
- Videos-1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb6dLtrl4JQ