Whirligig

 

Whirligig demo picture

  • Purpose: Used in Uniform Circular Motion lab to illustrate
    relationship between centripetal force and circular motion.
  • Hang weight on end of string opposite rubber stopper; twirl
    stopper just fast enough for centrifugal force to balance weight.
  • Located in L02, section B3. Slotted mass set in L03, section
    A1.