Conservation of Energy: Nose Basher
Photo shows the demonstration used by the University of Texas at Austin.
Instructions / Notes:
- Bring the bowling ball up almost to your nose and release it WITH NO INITIAL VELOCITY.
- Stand very still until the ball swings back. DO NOT LEAN FORWARD.
- Demonstration no longer includes ladder.
Video shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJExMimx5gILast updated on October 18, 2024