One example counteracting the Newton's law

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One example counteracting the Newton's law

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see this article from a Modern Mechanisms old issue::
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2009/04/30/swami/
Alone this object falls.
Insert a belt in the fold, it hangs up.
I cannot imagine why nobody though on this before, including myself? It is so simple!...
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re: One example counteracting the Newton's law

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Not even close to the title.
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re: One example counteracting the Newton's law

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Actually, the title is the exact opposite of close :D

A samilar illusion can be performed with two table forks, a toothpick and a glass.
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