FeaturesAugust 27, 2015
Inertia antenna
n Metal clothes hanger n Play-Doh n STEP 1: Bend the metal clothes hanger into an "M" shape. n STEP 2: Place equal amounts of Play-Doh on the legs of the "M." n STEP 3: Balance the metal clothes hanger on your head, so the legs of the "M" are next to your ears...
Materials
- Metal clothes hanger
- Play-Doh
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Instructions
- STEP 1: Bend the metal clothes hanger into an "M" shape.
- STEP 2: Place equal amounts of Play-Doh on the legs of the "M."
- STEP 3: Balance the metal clothes hanger on your head, so the legs of the "M" are next to your ears.
- STEP 4: Quickly spin to your right or left and observe.
Explanation
The metal clothes hanger remains almost stationary as you quickly spin to your right or left. This happens because of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist change.
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