B1-05: CENTER OF MASS - PLUMBER'S HELPER
- ID Code: B1-05
- Purpose: Locate the center of mass of an irregular object
- Description: A plunger balances when its center of mass is directly above the support point. Ask your students: Why isn’t the center of mass located at the middle of the stick of the plunger? Is there any other position to balance the object?
- Availability: Available
- References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsb.htm#B1-05
- Loc codes: B1