Monkey And Hunter (classroom)

Apparatus
PIRA: 
1D60.30A
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1D Motion in Two Dimensions
Concept: 
Projectile Motion

 

An electromagnet holds the "monkey" target at its perch until the "hunter" breaks the current. The bullet strikes the moving target mid-fall! Although some practice is recommended, this demo is easy to use, and easy to reset for multiple attempts and/or multiple angles!

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu