Additional Info

• 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: Demonstration video on YouTube