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C1 Center of Mass Motion
This section contrasts motion of and around the center of mass of simple moving objects.
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C1-01: CENTER OF MASS MOTION - BARBELL
Demonstrate motion of the center of mass of an asymmetric object.
C1-02: CENTER OF MASS MOTION - PLUMBER'S HELPER
Illustrate the motion of the center of mass of an irregularly-shaped object.
C1-03: CENTER OF MASS MOTION - CLOWN
Illustrate rotation about the center of mass of an irregular object.
C1-04: CENTER OF MASS - BEAR ON TIGHT ROPE
Show stability in system where the center of mass is outside of the object.
C1-11: AIR TRACK - CENTER OF MASS PENDULUM
Show uniform motion of the center of mass of a vibrating pendulum/glider system.
C1-12: AIR TRACK - CENTER OF MASS OF COUPLED GLIDERS
Demonstrate uniform motion of the center of mass of an oscillating system.
C1-13: AIR TRACK - REDUCED MASS
Demonstrate the change in frequency for two-body oscillations.
C1-21: AIR TABLE - TOPPLING STICK
Illustrate how a rigid rod topples on a frictionless surface.