Cylinder race down a ramp
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PIRA index: 1Q10.40
Description
The weight and mass distribution of a cylinder influences its moment of inertia and determines the speed at which it will roll down a ramp.
Equipment
- inclined race track
- different cylinders
Instructions
Place the two contestants at the top of the track behind the stopper. Lift the stopper to start the race. Possible match-ups are cylinders with the same mass but different circumference, same circumference but different mass distribution, and same circumference but different mass.
Keywords
incline, plane, ramp, cylinder, race, roll, moment of inertia
Images & Movies
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