Ring, Disc, and Sphere, 1Q10.30

Topic and Concept:

Rotational Dynamics, [:RotationalDynamics#MomentOfInertia: 1Q10. Moment of Inertia]

Location:

Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA1:(A1)]
Shelf: #1,2,3..

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Abstract:

A ring, disc, sphere, and weighted discs of the same diameter are rolled down an incline. Each object reaches the bottom at different times due to differing moments of inertia.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

apparatus	[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2]
all other parts	[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2]
...	[:MechanicsCabinetBayA5: ME, Bay A5, Shelf #2]

Important Setup Notes:

Setup and Procedure:

List steps for setup then procedure.
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Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

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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/Moment_of_inertia Wikipedia - Moment of Inertia]

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Ring, Disc, and Sphere, 1Q10.30