1M40.10 • Conservation of Energy: Nose Basher

Photo shows the demonstration used by the University of Texas at Austin.

Instructions / Notes:

• Bring the bowling ball up almost to your nose and release it WITH NO INITIAL VELOCITY.
• Stand very still until the ball swings back. DO NOT LEAN FORWARD.
• Demonstration no longer includes ladder.

Video shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.

Last updated on July 25, 2024