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Splish-splash: Center of mass, stability, and a fun pool toy

2018; American Association of Physics Teachers; Volume: 56; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1119/1.5025305

ISSN

1943-4928

Autores

Seth Ashman,

Tópico(s)

Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies

Resumo

Center of mass is a common topic in physics courses. It appears in relation to studies of stable and unstable equilibrium, momentum, and rotation. Science products suppliers frequently include gadgets that demonstrate the concepts of center of mass and stability, such as the classic balancing bird. Additionally, The Physics Teacher has featured articles studying the center of mass of a rotating baton, locating the center of mass of a hanging Slinky toy, and describing a wide range of interesting systems.

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