The Hypothetical Physics of Ectoplasm


A foray into explaining the manifestations of the seance room



seance table
photo by Patrick Woolery


by Patrick Woolery

for Dr. Newman's Physics 211 class, 2016

Purpose of the Project

The Role of Ectoplasm in Spirit Communication

Definition of Ectoplasm

Ectoplasmic Phenomena

The Evidence

Table Lifting via Ectoplasmic Cantilevers

Force Needed for Phenomena (physics starts here)

Experimental Apparatus

Non-Ectoplasmic Methods for Similar Results

Conclusion

Bibliography


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