1D50.10 • Central Forces: Ball on a String

Photo shows the dmonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.

Instructions / Notes:

• A tennis ball is tied to a one meter string.
• Twirl the ball in a vertical circle.
• When the ball and string are in the vertical position release the string.
• You may have students predict the trajectory for this point before releasing the ball.

Last updated on July 25, 2024