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, end over end. The center of mass of the racket will appear to fly in a parabolic pattern.

Keywords

tennis racket, centre of mass, rotation

Images & Movies

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