Weighted Batons

  • Principle Illustrated: Moment of Inertia

  • Two hollow cylinders are weighted symmetrically. O ne baton has the weights placed at its ends, the other in the center. Grasp the batons in the center and try to rotate them back and forth.

    Suggestion: Give the end weighted baton to a seemingly strong student and the center weighted baton to a relatively weak looking student. Have a contest as to who can move the baton the fastest.

    This demo can be found in cabinet B on shelf 2 of the UCSD PUL Demo Room (WLH 2015).

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