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Direct linkDittrich, William A. – Physics Teacher, 2014
The drop towers of yesteryear were used to make lead shot for muskets, as described in "The Physics Teacher" in April 2012. However, modern drop towers are essentially elevators designed so that the cable can "break" on demand, creating an environment with microgravity for a short period of time, currently up to nine seconds at…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Toys, Motion
