1Q10.30 Bodies Rolling Down Incline Plane

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the effects of the moment of inertia on rolling bodies

DESCRIPTION: Various items are rolled down an incline. These items are grouped in a box on the classical mechanics shelf marked "Rolling Bodies". These items were selected to be rolled in pairs -- two items of the same shape, but with different moments of inertia. (A good example is a solid cylinder and a pipe of the same dimensions.)

SETUP TIME: Minimal

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  1. Incline, Rolling bodies

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REFERENCES: PIRA 1Q10.30

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