1G20.45 Dropped Slinky

1G20.45 Dropped Slinky

Hold one end of a Slinky high in the air so the other end is not touching the ground and is clearly visible. Let go of the top end and watch as the lower end remains in place untill the whole spring has contracted to its minimum length. Note that the top end of the Slinky falls faster than “g”. Especially interesting is the motion of the lower end

.A tall man (Vacek) boldly stands on a tall table holding a bright orange Slinky, fully extended. The bottom of the Slinky hangs about a foot above the ground. A white backdrop makes the Slinky easier to see.

High Speed video taken at 960fps playback at 30fps

 

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Location: E1-3