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Test your class' understanding of free falling objects with a video demonstration that shows two equal weights dropped simultaneously. One hits the ground first, which is contrary to what students understand about the acceleration due to gravity and free fall. Because one of the weights is attached to a chain, the instructor explains how the chain is actually pulling the weight to increase its acceleration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause before showing the second video to allow groups to discuss the science and make a prediction
- Recreate the demonstration to verify results with different objects
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a strong understanding of the acceleration due to gravity
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning in both Spanish and English as well as auto translate
- Slow motion video helps highlight the acceleration rates of the two objects
Cons
- None