What you will need
- Three-foot piece of string
- Book
- Rubber ban
Observing Inertia
In this force and motion science experiment, we shall see if we can observe inertia
Instructions
- Tie one end of the string around the book.
- Tie the other end of the string to the rubber band.
- Now put the book on a carpeted surface.
- Grab the rubber band and pull the book across the carpet. The rubber band will stretch as the book starts to move, but will not stretch as much once the book begins moving
What Is Happening
Inertia explains that an object in motion tends to stay in motion and an object at rest tends to stay at rest. To overcome inertia, you have to get the book moving by stretching the rubber band farther than you have to once the book is moving.
