Two falling-chain demonstrations based on Einstein's equivalence principle

Simple demonstrations based on the equivalence principle are given of how a folded chain and a horizontal flat chain fall down when one chain end is fixed to a rigid support.

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Main Authors Wong, Chun Wa, Youn, Seo Ho, Yasui, Kosuke
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.09.2006
Subjects
Physics - Classical Physics
Physics - General Physics
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Summary:Simple demonstrations based on the equivalence principle are given of how a folded chain and a horizontal flat chain fall down when one chain end is fixed to a rigid support.
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.physics/0609219