Teacher Demo: The Nose vs. the Wrecking Ball

A pendulum is constructed from a 1.0-kg mass suspended from the ceiling, with a length of strong string long enough so that, when pulled about 40o from the vertical, the mass comes to nose level. The pendulum will be released from this position. The demonstrator is to...

Teacher Demo: Packing Peanuts

There are many different kinds of polymers, both natural and synthetic. Polymers are widely used and have many practical applications based on their properties. They are often strong and chemically stable. Examples of natural polymers include proteins, starch,...

Student Activity: Drops on a Penny

This activity illustrates the effect of intermolecular forces on surface tension of a liquid. Students attempt to place drops of various types of liquids on the face of a penny (or any available coin). The substances with stronger intermolecular forces have greater...

Teacher Demo: Hot Ice

Heat transfers in physical and chemical reactions have many practical applications. Exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings, resulting in an increase in surrounding temperature. Endothermic reactions require heat from the surroundings, resulting in a...
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