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Re: Physics of Toys in Space



Even standing still would be pretty difficult. Writing with a pencil or pen would be impossible. So, for that matter, would picking up and holding a pen or pencil between your thumb and fingers. So would picking up a fork, or eating by stabbing your food with a fork, or driving a car, or leaning against the back of your chair, or wearing eyeglasses.
 
Paul O. Johnson
Collin County College
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Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Physics of Toys in Space

Students are often surprised that walking would not
be possible if friction were eliminated.

cliff parker wrote:

> My student teacher is interested in teaching a lesson that would
> help kids think about what various activities would be like in a
> relatively friction/gravity free environment. ...