1K10.30 Walking Spool

PURPOSE: To demonstrate an application of Newton's Laws (and torque).

DESCRIPTION: Wrap paper (adding machine tape) about axis of spool. As tape is pulled, spool will roll either towards or away from demonstrator, depending on the angle the tape makes with the axis.

SETUP TIME: Not long

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.  Spool (large bare wood, smaller mottled red)			Top of CM shelves


  2.  Paper tape							With spools

SUGGESTIONS: Practice ahead of time.

REFERENCES: PIRA 1K10.30

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