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Rotating Gizmo, 3A40.18
Topic and Concept:
Newton's First Law, [:Newtons1STLaw#InertiaofRest: 1F20. Inertia of Rest]
Location:
Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA11:(A11)]
Shelf: T
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Abstract:
A device operated with a hand crank causes two small, circular discs to move in simple harmonic motion. One disc moves in a circular path while the other moves in a vertical line showing the physical correspondence of SHM with the "unit" circle (sinusoidal functions).
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Rotating Gizmo |
[:MechanicsCabinetBayA11: ME, Bay A11, Shelf T] |
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Important Setup Notes:
- N/A
Setup and Procedure:
- Place device on tabletop and operate with the hand crank.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- N/A
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/Oscillation Wikipedia - Oscillation]
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