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C1-03: CENTER OF MASS MOTION - CLOWN

PURPOSE: To illustrate rotation about the center of mass of an irregular object.

DESCRIPTION: The clown is suspended by strings wound on a peg located at the center of mass, which is outside the body of the clown. As the clown descends, it rotates about the center of mass.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Clown with mount, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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