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Centrifugal Escape

Centrifugal Escape Demo Picture

  • When the rolling ball exits the circle it travels in a path
    tangential to the circle at the point of exit. The ball, therefore, experiences
    no centrifugal force.
  • Located in L02, section B3

 

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Centrifugal Turntable

Centrifugal Turntable Demo Picture

  • When turntable spins, ball on string appears to want to fly outward.

Location

  • Ball and string- L02, section B3
  • Small ring stand- L02, section A1
  • Rotating Platform- L02, section D3
  • Clamp- L35, section D1

 

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  • Intro to Oscilloscope and Function Generator
  • Bread Board

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