Additional Info

• ID Code: C5-15
• Purpose: Demonstrate Newton's third law of motion
• Description: A fan is mounted on a skateboard. The motor is turned on, blowing air out the back of the fan. The reaction force on the skateboard causes the board to move in the direction opposite to the exhausted air.

  Note that this device must operate unloaded; it cannot support a passenger.

• Availability: Available
• Loc codes: C5