Steel Balls Burn Paper

Upgrading a Classic Science Demonstration

In a classic demonstration of energy conservation, smashing two large steel ball bearings generates sufficient heat to burn a hole through a piece of paper. Josh Kenney found this demonstration underwhelming because the …

Smashing Steel Sphere Demo Kit

to burn the paper. ... Two 1-pound, 2-inch diameter chrome steel spheres Sheet of paper ... Several balls are threaded on a plastic shaft. When the apparatus is dropped straight downward onto a hard surface, the top ball can rebound to a height equal to five times the

Smashing Steel Sphere Demo Kit

The Smashing Steel Sphere Demo Kit is a wonderful demonstration that shows how energy is never "lost," but rather it is transformed to another form of energy. When these two chrome …

Thermodynamics Demonstrations -- WFU Physics

Two steel balls are smashed together with a piece of paper between them. The resulting holes in the paper are burnt, not torn. Smell the paper for confirmation of such.

Microscale Thermite Reaction | Harvard Natural …

One extension is to place a piece of paper between the ball and hit the balls together to burn holes in the paper. A dark spot and hole will appear. References

Colliding Steel Spheres

These steel spheres are a fantastic way to show kids how energy "loss" is actually energy being released as heat! When these two (2) 0.5lb steel spheres are smashed together, the kinetic energy transforms into enough heat to burn a …

4B60.18

Hold paper between the two ball bearings. When the bearings are smashed together heat is generated at the point of contact and burns a hole in the paper. Note: smell of burnt paper will be apparent. References: James Rohr, Si-Yin …

4B60.18

Hold paper between the two ball bearings. When the bearings are smashed together heat is generated at the point of contact and burns a hole in the paper. Note: smell of burnt paper will be apparent.

Colliding Steel Spheres

Hit these two steel balls together with a piece of paper in between. The kinetic energy is converted to heat and leaves a burn mark on the paper. Providing educators worldwide with innovative solutions for teaching science.

Activity 6.1: Colliding Balls

Activity 6.1: Colliding Balls What Will We Do? We will investigate energy conversions and learn about a new type of energy. Procedure A volunteer will hold two steel balls on a table. A second volunteer will hold two metersticks so that they create a rail to roll the steel balls on. A third volunteer will hold a sheet of paper vertically

Smashing Steel Spheres – Department of Physics | CSU

Smashing Steel Spheres. Demo Number: 099: Location: Shelf 13: Description: When the spheres are struck together, enough heat is generated at the contact to burn a hole through a piece of paper. Related Demos: Tips: Want to check out this demo? Visit the reservation page! Main Demo Categories: 0 Homepage (1) 1 Mechanics (107) 2 Fluid Mechanics (35)

Colliding Steel Spheres, Smashing Energy Demo

When these two 1-pound Colliding Steel Spheres are smashed together, the energy is transformed into sound and heat. A dramatic and memorable demonstration that generates enough heat to burn a hole in a piece of paper! The kit contains two 1-pound, 2-inch diameter chrome steel spheres, and complete instructions.

Great Balls and Fire! Smashing Steel Spheres with Video

Have an assistant hold the top edge of a piece of regular white paper vertically. Hold one sphere in each hand on either side of the paper. Quickly move the spheres together until they collide against the paper. If they do not burn a hole in the paper the first time, try again and move the spheres …