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Dime and the Feather
PIRA 1C20.10
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Image:
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Description:
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In a vacuum, a dime and a feather will fall at the
same rate; the value g is not dependent on mass and there is no air resistance
to slow the feather.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Dime and Feather Tube
Vacuum Pump
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Video:
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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none at this time
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