Tennis racket rotation
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Description
The center of mass in a tennis racket is at the base of the loop. This is shown when the tennis racket is spun in the air.
Equipment
- Tennis racket
Instructions
Throw the tennis racket in the air such that it rotates rapidly. The center of mass of the racket will appear to fly in a parabolic pattern.
Keywords
tennis racket, centre of mass, rotation
Images & Movies
Figure1
