Uploaded August 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Ballistic Car demonstrates that the horizontal motion of an object is unaffected by forces which act solely in the vertical direction. It consists of a launcher mounted vertically on a car which propels a steel ball upward by means of a compressed spring. The car’s low-friction wheel bearings allow it to coast at an essentially constant speed. If you trigger the launcher while the car is coasting, the ball rises and falls right back into the barrel.
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The Ballistic Car demonstrates that the horizontal motion of an object is unaffected by forces which act solely in the vertical direction. It consists of a launcher mounted vertically on a car which propels a steel ball upward by means of a compressed spring. The car’s low-friction wheel bearings allow it to coast at an essentially constant speed. If you trigger the launcher while the car is coasting, the ball rises and falls right back into the barrel.
Featured Product: bit.ly/3hKgRUf
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About Arbor Scientific
For more than three and a half decades, we’ve been committed to supporting science educators with meaningful and engaging lab demonstrations and hands-on experiences that not only inspire students but educators as well. We understand school budgets are limited, so we only provide products that offer value, without sacrificing quality. That’s our promise.
Join our CoolStuff Insider List: bit.ly/34HbfVO
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