Central Forces: Motion in Two Dimensions
Pail of Water
PIRA Class: 1D50.40
Purpose
To observe the central forces acting on a bucket and the
water in the
Description
Swing a bucket of water in a vertical circle overhead.
1. Fill bucket ~2/3rds full of water
2. Theatrically swing bucket in a vertical circular path
NOTE: Time required for one successful bucket revolution is
~1 second
Equipment
Bucket w/ very secure handle