What You Did

You spun a bucket over your head, and it didn’t fall on you!

Intended Results

When you spun the bucket around, it should have stayed put.

Unintended Results

If you didn’t spin the bucket fast enough, it may have spilled on you. Oops!

Keep Tinkering

Report your unintended resultsIf you’re willing to risk getting wet, try changing your speed to see how slow you can go before the water dumps out.If you’re willing to risk getting wet, try changing how much water you spin in the bucket.

Explored Concepts

centripetal (circular) motion, inertia

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