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Revision as of 14:52, 22 July 2015

Back to 1J - Statics and Rigid bodies
PIRA index: 1J10.10

Description

Three lines are drawn down from different edges of a non-uniform flat object in order to determine the center of mass.

Equipment

  • non-uniform flat object

Instructions

Attach a taut string between two rods at a small angle (15 - 30°). Place the tightrope walker at the highest point of the string and watch it travel down.

Keywords

object, non-uniform, irregular, center, mass


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