Additional Info

• ID Code: B1-13
• Purpose: Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way
• Description: Insert a spoon between the tines of a fork and a toothpick through an interstice of the fork. The system will be balanced when the toothpick is set at the edge of the glass. Question: If the toothpick were to be burned from the inside, would the system fail? (Show this). If not, why does the spoon and fork remain balanced?
• Availability: Available
• References: REFERENCES: (PIRA 1J20.20)
• Loc codes: B1
• Videos-1: Video of demonstration