Centripetal Force Apparatus

Centripetal Force Apparatus

P.I.R.A. #: 1D 50.30

Demonstrates: Centripetal force.

Description: When spinning the two brass balls of different mass change positions to find common center of mass.

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Condition: good.	Size: 12" h x 18" w.	Hazard: Make sure apparatus is secured.
Instructions: Slowly apply voltage to increase rotation.
Items Used: Whirlygig, rotator, variac.
Notes: Lock apparatus to rotator, use variac.
Schematic: none.	Tech Specs (PDF format): none.
Mathematical Description / Measured Results: none.

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