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Overhang Blocks

 

Overhang blocks demo picture

  • Demonstrate how center of mass is related to stability.
  • By increasing the number of blocks in the stack, blocks can
    be extended (surprisingly) an indefinite distance along the x axis.
  • Located in L02, section B4.

 

Posted in Mechanics, Statics of Rigid Bodies / Center of MassTagged blocks, center of mass, overhang

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