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Revision as of 18:08, 4 August 2015

Back to 1J - Statics and Rigid bodies
PIRA index: 1J20.70

Description

A double cone, when placed between two angled rods, will climb up the rods due to the its shape.

Equipment

  • double cone
  • rods attachment
  • riser
  • level

Instructions

Place the rods attachment on the riser (catalog) such that the split end is raised higher. Show that this end is higher using the level. Place the double cone on the lowered end and watch it roll (climb) upwards towards the split end.

Keywords

double cone, rods, defying gravity, climbing

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