Question

In the below experimental set-up, a student gives the card a sharp and fast horizontal flick with a
finger. (i) What will happen to the coin? (ii) State reason for your answer.

Answer 1

(I) the coin falls vertically into the glass tumbler due to its inertia
(ii) the inertia of the coin tries to maintain its state of rest even when the card flows off

Answer 2

1. the coin falls vertically into the glass tumber due to it's inertia
2. the inertia of the coin