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TRACK ON A TRACK 1F30.50

PURPOSE: To show the inertia of motion.

DESCRIPTION: A cart rest atop one short dynamic track which in turn rests atop a second, long track. Give the lower track a shove back and forth and the cart remains stationary.

EQUIPMENT:  Two dynamic tracks and cart.  Use homemade holders.

SETUP NOTES:  Level.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000