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B1-04: CENTER OF MASS - BRASS BARBELL

PURPOSE: To demonstrate that an object is in stable equilibrium when supported at the center of mass.

DESCRIPTION: A barbell with different masses on the two ends is supported at the center of mass.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Asymmetric brass barbell on stand, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None


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