Physics Tricks: Pendulum Swindle & More | Facebook

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I'm starting this thread about how people can be tricked or deceived with some basic physics.

Here's one call the pendulum swindle found on Facebook:



Now let's see your favorite tricks based on physics! You may help someone save a lot of money!
 
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The rule under the newspaper flat on the table - you break your ruler.
Or the swipe the table cloth out from under the dining set ( break the china!)

I can't seem to find the tie the ring on the end of the rope, by dropping it down the rope.
It's simple and NO kid will ever be not fascinated.