1M40.xx • Conservation of Energy: Rube Goldberg Device

Location: Floor Demo

Photo shows the demonstration used at University of Texas at Austin.

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Instructions / Notes:

• A large steel ball bearing is hoisted by hand from the floor to the top of a Rube Goldberg type device.
• On its way down a series of tracks, it activates a few simple mechanical devices, doing work along the way.

Last updated on February 24, 2025