person hanging a spoon from their nose

 

Code Number: 1J20.32

Demo Title: Hang Spoon on Nose

Condition: Good

Principle: Stable of Equilibrium, Center of Mass

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Several spoons

Procedure: 

Use some alcohol and clean the oils off the nose to be used and also the spoon.  Exhale gently onto the spoon so that a layer of moisture is on the surface.  Tilt the head back slightly and hang the spoon on the nose.  Once the spoon is in position you can bring your head back to the upright position and even walk around without it dropping off.

References:

  • Jearl Walker,  "Hanging a Spoon from the Nose",  TPT, Vol. 25, # 4, p. 216, April 1987.
  • "1.57, Hanging Spoons", The Flying Circus of Physics, p. 28.
  • Vicki Cobb and Kathy Darling, "A Nose Job", Bet You Can!, p. 18.