2C30.50 Terminal Velocity in Water, Glycerin

2C30.50 Terminal Velocity in Water, Glycerin

Drop aluminum balls in large test tubes, one filled with water, the other with glycerine. Movie with three tubes used 1/4″ steel balls. Can also use different diameter balls as well as different density (aluminum vs steel) balls. Put rubber cork in bottom of test tubes to prevent breakage. :-0

 

Location: Balls, Test Tubes & stand: U3-2; Glycerine: U2-7 Use LED tracing light to illuminate