small rubber ball (like a ball you'd use to play "jacks")
Instructions
Can you figure out a way to carry a ball in a pitcher while the pitcher is upside down? Hint: it has to do with how you move the pitcher.
What kinds of things did you try? What happened? Try experimenting with a narrow and a wide pitcher. Which holds the ball better when it's upside down? Why? Share your conclusions with other ZOOMers through our special feedback area. Each week, we'll publish a whole bunch right here!
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Sara, age 10 of Holmdel, NJ wrote:
I swirled the pitcher around and around until I transported the ball to the other counter I was using. It was really cool how I was able to prevent gravity from pulling the ball down.
Dejeunet, age 11 of Chicago, IL wrote:
I was so suprised when it had worked. Me and my little brother did it was so so so cool.
