Description

Overview:

In this quick and simple activity, learners explore how the distribution of the mass of an object determines the position of its center of gravity, its angular momentum, and your ability to balance it. Learners discover it is easier to balance a wooden dowel on the tip of their fingers when a lump of clay is near the top of the stick. Use this activity to introduce learners to rotational inertia.

Subject:

Technology, Physics

Level:

Upper Primary, Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Activity/Lab

Provider:

Exploratorium

Provider Set:

Science Snacks

Date Added:

07/06/2006