Centripetal and Centrifugal Force (Swinging Bucket)


Fill a bucket with a rope handle about one-third full with blue food-colored dyed water.  CAREFULLY swing the bucket in a vertical circle.  If the speed is fast enough, the water will not fall out of the bucket on you as you swing it overhead.

CAREFULLY stop the bucket in its lower position.

WATCH THAT YOU DO NOT HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE PROJECTION SCREEN AS YOU SWING THE BUCKET OVERHEAD!!





Centrifugal Force