Ria asked if a slinky really stops in mid air when it is released. Eoin helped us to find out the answer.
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It’s easier to see what happens if you watch a slow motion version.
[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/37803218 w=270&h=480]Or even slower motion.
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Why does that happen?
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