Experiment Mm-02
Centripetal Force
Description: A
small bead and large ball are on opposite ends of a string threaded through a
lucite handle. Their unequal weights may be shown by holding the handle horizontally.
If the bead is now whirled, it can easily raise the heavier ball. The effect of
the equivalent force at various radii on angular velocities may be shown.
Left:
hanger for masses, Right: ball on string threaded through pipe.
Ball
being swung overhead, pulling up the weight on the bottom.
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