Equilibrium
Forces and Motion
Fork Balancer
Enrichment Activity for 5-11 11-14
What you need
- Tall glass
- Two identical forks
- Toothpick
Instructions
- Push the prongs of the two forks together
- Push the toothpick between the prongs to hold the forks together
- Balance the end of the toothpick on the side of the glass
Results and Explanation
The forks can hang off the side because all the forces are balanced
