INERTIA AXLE

Demo Number 055
Location Shelf 20
Description Place this apparatus in a clamp on a lab stand so it could have a vertical rotation (axis of rotation is horizontal). Attach a 200 g weight with the hook to the loop at the end of the rope. The rod with two weights will be spun by the falling mass.
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Tips
  • The moment of inertia can be changed by adjusting the position of the weights, changing the acceleration of the mass.
  • You will need:
    • Long lab stand with clamps, attached to the edge of the table
    • 200g weight with a hook.

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This Demo is Part of the following Categories: 1Q10 Moment of Inertia