Center of mass of irregular objects

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PIRA index: 1J20.20

Description

The center of mass of irregular objects is used to balance these objects in precarious positions.

Equipment

  • utensils and glass
  • eagle and cone

Instructions

Balance the utensils arrangement on the edge of the glass. Balance the eagle's beak on the tip of the inverted cone.

Keywords

center, mass, irregular, object

Images & Movies

Center of mass of irregular objects -- bird1


Center of mass of irregular objects -- bird2


Center of mass of irregular objects -- spoon fork