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  • When a 1/2" ball bearing is fired at a coffee can, the can begins to fall, but the bearing still hits the can on the way down.
  • The bearing can be fired with lung power or compressed air.
  • Tables must not be moved once set up.










           (set up on 2 tables, 3 m apart)
           (set power supply to 3.5 V)
           (aim tube at top half of can)
           (when using air compressor, set regulator to 50 psi)

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