Spinning lariat, rod, and disc

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Back to 1Q - Rotational Dynamics
PIRA index: 1Q60.50

Description

The fast rotation (using a motor) of suspended irregular objects causes them to rise. Objects are chain lasso, metal rod, and metal disc.

Equipment

  • various spinning equipment
  • drill

Instructions

Attach each item to the drill, one by one, and observe how the object will start to rise and torsionally rotate as the speed of rotation increases.

Keywords

spinning, lariat, disc, rod, conservation, angular momentum

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