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SPINNING GLASS OF WATER
SPINNING GLASS OF WATER
Demo Number
126
Location
Shelf 17
Description
This is the classic cup on a plate being swung upside down. Good for intro classes to describe the differences between centripetal and centrifugal forces.
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Tips
Adding food coloring to the water can improve visibility for larger classes (though it can be a bigger problem if it spills).
Will probably spill water
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