Re: Physics of Toys in Space

["S.Goelzer" <sgoelzer@COEBROWNACADEMY.COM>]

Try it! Of course there is friction, but very little.  Any effort on the part of the student to write on the door results in the door accelerating away.  I have not thought to try it with a greased pencil too. That could be fun.

Scott


> Date:    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 08:23:51 -0500
> From:    "Paul O. Johnson"
> Subject: Re: Physics of Toys in Space
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> Although the subject line implies zero g, Scott, my message had solely to do with a
> friction-free environment. Cliff Parker combined the two subjects in his message.
> None of my examples would be difficult in zero g as long as there was friction.  I
> assume your open door has friction-free hinges.



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