1D52.10 "Flattening Earth"

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the deformation by central forces

DESCRIPTION: Two metal hoops (crossed to form an abstract "globe") are rotated rapidly on the Queen Rotator. The hoops deform under the central force.

SETUP TIME: Minimal

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.  "Globe"			Top shelf, Rotation Demo Area


  2.  Queen Rotator		Rotation Demo Area

SUGGESTIONS: This shows the flattening of the poles during the earth's rotation. Also, the CENCO catalog calls this "Centrifugal Hoops".

REFERENCES: PIRA 1D52.10

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