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A modern twist on a classic physics challenge. See if precision and torque can pull it off.

STEP 1: Place the tablecloth on the table and then arrange the dishes on the tablecloth. Grab the edges of the tablecloth, quickly pull down toward the floor and observe. Record your observations.

Here's an experiment you can try at the Thanksgiving Day dinner table. n Several heavy dishes n Tablecloth without a hem n Square table with an edge STEP 1: Place the tablecloth on the table and then ...