Parabolic trajectory on incline

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PIRA index: 1D60.55

Description

A ball that is fired up an incline follows a parabolic trajectory. The steepness of the incline can be adjusted.

Equipment

• Inclined plane
• Ball bearing

Instructions

1) Set the desired incline for the plane
2) Set the desired angle of fire and launch the ball bearing

Keywords

ball, incline, parabolic, trajectory

Images & Movies

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