Cardboard box

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PIRA index: 1J10.09

Description

A cardboard box is thrown and spun in the air to show rotation around it's center of mass.

Equipment

  • cardboard box

Instructions

Throw the cardboard box in the air with a strong spin. Watch the box rotate around its center of mass while in the air.

Keywords

cardboard box, rotation, center, mass

Images & Movies

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