Radial Force & Riding an Elevator
BlackBoard Notes

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Note: The energy drink depicted here is Celsius because that's what they sell on campus.
Other beverages used are Red Bull and Monster. Use whatever's popular

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In Motion	At Rest
Keep each sketch with its respective data section!

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• How do the tensions of the string and spring affect Bob when it is hanging straight down?
• The base has been leveled. Don't move the apparatus on the bench!
• Check that Bob hangs over the pointer (as viewed directly from the side) when spring is disconnected

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• What force does a bathroom scale measure?
• Notes for drawing figure at rest:
  • Draw head first and then the cap, or you'll end up with a pinhead that's too small
  • The energy drink depicted in this photo is Red Bull

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