Woodpecker on a Pole
Brief Description
This is a demonstration of how energy can be lost. A woodpecker is attached to a pole by a spring and can slide freely up and down it. When the woodpecker is released from the top of the pole, it will lose energy to friction and the pecking motion, and thus fall slowly. There is also a free weight attached to the pole with no woodpecker.
Materials
Woodpecker on pole.
Performing the Demo
To perform the demo, simply lift the woodpecker up and release it.
