Quick Answer:The Falling Bodies Apparatus has an L-section launcher that, at the push of a button, projects one 19 mm steel ball forward while letting a second fall freely, mounted on a 180 x 60 x 30 mm wooden block.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
L-section launcher with holes for two 19 mm steel balls.
Push-button release projects one ball and drops the other.
Launcher mounted on a wooden block that can be bench clamped.
Convenient storage pocket for the balls.
Two steel balls included.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Projectiles
Two 19 mm diameter steel balls (included)
Launcher
L-section, push-button release
Base block
Wooden, 180 x 60 x 30 mm
Mounting
Bench clampable
How It Is Used
Both balls leave the launcher at the same moment, one moving horizontally and one dropping straight down, and they are heard to land together. This shows that horizontal motion does not change the time taken to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the balls included with the Falling Bodies Apparatus?
Yes. It comes complete with two 19 mm diameter steel balls, which can be kept in the storage pocket in the block.
Export orders for the Falling Bodies Apparatus are accepted from schools, colleges and distributors in Liberia, Zambia, Poland, Guyana, Gabon and Niger.
For a quotation on the Falling Bodies Apparatus, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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