On 16/01/2019 16:22, Andrew wrote:
On 16/01/2019 13:58, fred wrote:
On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1:27:59 PM UTC, Robin wrote:
On 15/01/2019 10:46, fred wrote:
Mercury has split and vigourous shaking is not effective. Any other
solutions ?


I found string tied to the end plus lots of room to swing it a quick
method that had some effect.



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Robin
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Ill try the string !


hang on tight or do it outdoors, or you'll be collecting mercury
blobs from all over.

also:

a. you may need to attach the thermometer to something denser (I used a
ring spanner) in order to swing it fast enough (overcoming air
resistance). If so, think strong string attached to the spanner or whatever

b. the pseudo force is proportional to radius x angular velocity squared
so that's another reason for outside (unless you have a big house)

c. some recommend practising with a cat.


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