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Revision as of 11:03, 28 August 2015
Back to 1D - Motion in two dimensions
PIRA index: 1D50.20
Description
A light ball and heavy mass are attached together by a string in a clear tube. When the lighter ball is spun around, it lifts the heavier mass.
Equipment
- Whirligig (ball and mass attached by string in clear tube)
Instructions
With the lighter ball on top, start spinning the whirligig slowly. The tension in the string will cause the heavier mass to rise.
Keywords
ball, mass, 100g, tube, spin, lift, acceleration, tension
Images & Movies
Figure1
