Mechanics

Free Fall Tube

By evacuating air from this free fall tube, the aerodynamic forces can be eliminated as a factor in the demonstration. As a result, the coin and feather fall to the bottom of the tube at the same rate. Handheld device consists of a shatter resistant tube, closed at each end by a large rubber stopper. Bottom cap is fitted with a stopcock for air evacuation.
Free Fall Tube
By evacuating air from this free fall tube, the aerodynamic forces can be eliminated as a factor in the demonstration. As a result, the coin and feather fall to the bottom of the tube at the same rate. Handheld device consists of a shatter resistant tube, closed at each end by a large rubber stopper. Bottom cap is fitted with a stopcock for air evacuation.