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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Pile Driver Drives a Nail

PIRA 1M10.20

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Description:

A pile driver is used to drive a nail into a board. The work needed is related to the wieght of the driver and the lenth of the nail.

Recipe and
Location:

Pile Driver
Nail
Block of Wood
Hammer

Outside 107 Under Leads
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