PHYS121
B1-12: CENTER OF MASS - HINGED STICK PARADOX
Category: B1 Center of Mass Statics
Purpose:
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way
B1-09: CENTER OF MASS - TRIANGLE
Category: B1 Center of Mass Statics
Purpose:
Demonstrate the process of locating the center of mass
B1-03: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER ON INCLINED PLANE
Category: B1 Center of Mass Statics
Purpose:
Demonstrate equilibrium when its center of mass is above its base
B1-02: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER
Category: B1 Center of Mass Statics
Purpose:
Demonstrate the effect of center of mass location
A1-51: SKATEBOARD
Category: A1 Basic Materials and Measurement
Purpose:
Show things with a skateboard
I1-63: HYDROGEN EXPLOSION
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Produce a hydrogen explosion
C5-17: ROCKET BOTTLE
Category: C5 Third Law of Motion
Purpose:
Illustrate the rocket principle in a dramatic way
C2-25: FUNNEL CART
Category: C2 Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
Purpose:
Demonstrate the independence of horizontal and vertical components of motion
D1-52: FAIRGROUND ROTOR
Category: D1 Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics
Purpose:
Illustrate the application of rotational forces
C2-21 PROJECTILES DROPPED AND SHOT
Category: C2 Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
Purpose:
Demonstrate the independence of horizontal and vertical components of motion
C3-04: INERTIA - LEAD BRICK AND HAND
Category: C3 First Law of Motion
Purpose:
Illustrates inertia of rest
K4-07 BICYCLE GENERATOR
Category: K4 Motors and Generators
Purpose:
Demonstrates a 110 VAC magnetoelectric generator, and the relationship of work to power output
I2-22 THERMODYNAMICS BY TOUCH
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Demonstrates that touching a material tells something about its conductivity, not necessarily its temperature
I2-21 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN METALS
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Demonstrates thermal conductivity in various metals
I2-06 THERMOPILE WITH AUDIO OSCILLATOR
Category: I2 Transfer of Heat
Purpose:
Observe infrared radiation
I1-13 THERMAL EXPANSION - BIMETAL STRIP
Category: I1 Thermal Properties of Matter
Purpose:
Demonstrates differential thermal expansion
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B1-01 CENTER OF MASS - DISC SECTION
Demonstrate finding center of mass for an irregularly-shapped object Read More
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B1-02: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER
Demonstrate the effect of center of mass location Read More
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B1-03: CENTER OF MASS - LEANING TOWER ON INCLINED PLANE
Demonstrate equilibrium when its center of mass is above its base Read More
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B1-04: Center of Mass - Brass Barbell
Demonstrate stable equilibrium when supported at center-of-mass Read More
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B1-05: CENTER OF MASS - PLUMBER'S HELPER
Locate the center of mass of an irregular object Read More
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B1-06: Double Cone - Large
Demonstrate a center-of-mass paradox Read More
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B1-07: DOUBLE CONE - SMALL
Demonstrate a center of mass paradox Read More
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B1-08: STATES OF EQUILIBRIUM - CONE
Illustrate stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium Read More
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B1-09: CENTER OF MASS - TRIANGLE
Demonstrate the process of locating the center of mass Read More
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B1-11: BALANCE MAN
Illustrate stable equilibrium Read More
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B1-12: CENTER OF MASS - HINGED STICK PARADOX
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-13: CENTER OF MASS - FORK AND SPOON ON TOOTHPICK
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-14: CENTER OF MASS - BOTTLE
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-15: TOPPLING CYLINDERS
Illustrate stable and unstable equilibrium in a surprising way Read More
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B1-16: CORBELED ARCH
Illustrate how the center of mass affects the stability of an arch Read More
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B1-17: CENTER OF MASS - STICKS
Illustrate the center of mass in a surprising way Read More
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B1-18: Center of Mass - Soda Can and Water
Show how moving the center of mass of an object changes how it balances. Read More
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B1-21: BALANCE BEAM - VARIATION ON THE TIGHTROPE WALKER
Show how arms or a pole are used to obtain greater stability Read More
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B1-22: CENTER OF GRAVITY USING TEETER TOTTER
Determine the center of gravity of the human body Read More
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B1-24: CENTER OF MASS - CARTS ON BALANCE BOARD
Show that the center of mass may remain at rest during motion within the system Read More
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