A bowling ball is suspended from the ceiling of a lecture hall by a strong cord. The ball is drawn away from its equilib- rium position and released from rest at the tip of the demonstrator's nose, as shown in Figure CQ5.6. (a) If the dem- onstrator remains stationary, explain why the ball does not strike her on its return swing. (b) Would this demonstrator be safe if the ball were given a push from its starting position at her nose? Figure CQ5.6

A bowling ball is suspended from the ceiling of a lecture hall by a strong cord. The ball is drawn away from its equilib- rium position and released from rest at the tip of the demonstrator's nose, as shown in Figure CQ5.6. (a) If the dem- onstrator remains stationary, explain why the ball does not strike her on its return swing. (b) Would this demonstrator be safe if the ball were given a push from its starting position at her nose? Figure CQ5.6

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Chapter13: Gravitation

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