2B30.60 - Stick and Newspaper

Stick and Newspaper

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PIRA Classification: 2B30.60

Description: A balsa wood stick is placed on the lecture bench with crumpled up newspaper on one end. When the other end is hit, the paper goes flying. One end of the wood is then covered by a sheet of paper, spread flat. When the other end is hit, the stick snaps in half.

Special Instructions: Hit the stick quickly. Make sure the paper is very flat.

Condition: OK

Setup time: 1 minute

Safety Issues: The stick can go flying.