Mb-1 Reaction Train
Published: Thursday 09 March 2006 - Updated: Thursday 17 March 2011
To demonstrate Newton's third law.
- 0-14V D.C. Power Supply (1 amp)
- Reaction Train set
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Reaction Train 1
Train Moving, Track Stationary
Reaction Train 2
Train Stationary, Track Moving
An electric train is placed upon a circular track that is free to rotate. By carefully adjusting the voltage the train can be made to remain stationary while the support rails will rotate beneath.