Slinky Drop Extended

Veritasium
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Veritasium
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Keywords
acceleration gravity experiments slinky freefall drop veritasium
Subjects
Science
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Slinky Drop Extended

The answer to the question - what happens to a tennis ball tied to the bottom of a slinky after the top of the slinky is let go?

For a great explanation, check out Rhett Allain's analysis here: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09/modeling-a-falling-slinky/
Author
Dr. Derek Muller
Publisher
Veritasium

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