Pumpkins Will Drop at Noon on Halloween
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 12, 2006
Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
David Kagan, Physics
530-898-6259
Pumpkins Will Drop at Noon on Halloween
Get in the Halloween spirit as the Society of Physics Students at California State University, Chico presents the Nineteenth Annual Pumpkin Drop at high noon on Tuesday, October 31, on the south side of Butte Hall.
Legend has it that Galileo Galilei demonstrated his Law of Falling Bodies by climbing to the top of the Tower of Pisa so that he could drop a large ball and a small ball at the same time. Both balls hit the ground together, and his law was demonstrated.
Physics students will re-enact this great moment in the history of science, using pumpkins. The character of Albert Einstein will be the master of ceremonies while Aristotle, Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton will all be there to explain their theories of gravity.
"We promise you a smashing good time!" said David Kagan, advisor of the Society of Physics Students.
For more information see the website, or to contact Kagan, call 530-898-6259.
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