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Ball on a String, 1D50.10
Topic and Concept:
Motion in Two Dimensions, [:MotionIn2D#CentralForces: 1D50. Central Forces]
Location:
Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA2:(A2)]
Shelf: #1
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Abstract:
A ball tied to a sting is whirled around in a vertical circle by hand.
Equipment |
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ID Number |
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Ball w/Attached String |
ME, Bay A2, Shelf #1 |
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Important Setup Notes:
- If using the brass ball, be carefull not to smack it on anything as the ball is hollow and dents easily.
Setup and Procedure:
- Hold the string in hand securely.
- Swing the ball into a circular, vertical trajectory.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- N/A
Discussion:
When the ball is swung it is given a momentum. The ball is unable to travel in a straight line, however. The string puts a tension on the ball causing it to arc upward. In other words, the ball is put into a circular trajectory with the centripetal force being provided by the tension in the string which is proportional to the tangential speed of the ball.
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Videos:
[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]
References:
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_force Central Forces - Wikipedia]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centripetal_force Centripetal Force - Wikipedia]
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