1J11.50 Double Cone

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the center of gravity of a seemingly paradoxical system.

DESCRIPTION: A double cone seems to "roll uphill". (Actually, the center of mass of the double cone is lowered as the cone moves up the vee-shaped hill.)

SETUP TIME: Ready to go.

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.   Double cone (red mottled)					Top of CM shelves


  2.   Vee-shaped "hill" (one green, one black - both work)	Top of CM shelves

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REFERENCES: PIRA 1J11.50

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