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A ball tied to a sting is whirled around in a vertical circle by hand. A tennis ball tied to a sting is whirled around in a vertical circle by hand.
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 * If using the brass ball, be carefull not to smack it on anything as the ball is hollow and dents easily.  * Please use the Tennis Ball ones only! The brass and wood balls, are for hand-held pendulums and can be dented if smacked around.
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 1. Swing the ball into a circular, vertical trajectory.  1. Swing the ball into a circular trajectory.
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When swinging the ball, which gives it momentum however, the ball is unable to travel in a straight line. The string puts a tension on the ball causing it to arc around. In other words, the ball is put into a circular trajectory due to the centripetal force being provided by the tension in the string which is proportional to the tangential speed of the ball. To prove the is a central force to the audience, just let go of the string and the ball will travel tangent to the circular trajectory it was on.
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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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Ball on a String, 1D50.10

Topic and Concept:

  • Motion in Two Dimensions, [:MotionIn2D#CentralForces: 1D50. Central Forces]

Location:

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Abstract:

A tennis ball tied to a sting is whirled around in a vertical circle by hand.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Tennis Ball w/Attached String (2)

ME, Bay A2, Shelf #1

Also can be found with in room tact cabinet

Important Setup Notes:

  • Please use the Tennis Ball ones only! The brass and wood balls, are for hand-held pendulums and can be dented if smacked around.

Setup and Procedure:

  1. Hold the string in hand securely.
  2. Swing the ball into a circular trajectory.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

  • N/A

Discussion: When swinging the ball, which gives it momentum however, the ball is unable to travel in a straight line. The string puts a tension on the ball causing it to arc around. In other words, the ball is put into a circular trajectory due to the centripetal force being provided by the tension in the string which is proportional to the tangential speed of the ball. To prove the is a central force to the audience, just let go of the string and the ball will travel tangent to the circular trajectory it was on.

Videos:

References:

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