1Q40.25 "Pulling on the Whirligig"

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the conservation of angular momentum

DESCRIPTION: Also known (by Vincent) as "The Steel and Rubber Ball Demonstration", the device consists of...one steel and one rubber ball connected by a rope that runs through a metal sleeve. As the rubber ball is spun in a circle, the steel ball rises. Simple and elegant

SETUP TIME: None

COMPONENT LIST:

  1. Dedicated apparatus Box, CM Shelves

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REFERENCES: PIRA 1Q40.25

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