The popular bed of nails demonstration is analyzed by making use of a novel collision diagram. Cases of hitting rubber bricks or cinder blocks illustrate the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. While the analysis suggests several safety measures, a considerable degree of danger remains.
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© 1988 American Association of Physics Teachers.
1988
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