Mechanics > Linear Momentum > Conservation of Linear
Momentum
DCS# 1H10.20
FAN CART WITH SAIL
APPARATUS
fan cart
101-05-B6
metal sail
101-05-B6
track
with end stops
113B
DESCRIPTION
Without the sail in place, turn on
the fan and the cart will accelerate in the direction opposite the air
flow. It is possible to vary the force by using the high or low
settings, or changing the angle of the fan.
With the sail in front of the fan, the cart will have a small
acceleration in the
opposite direction.
