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.
SUGGESTIONS:
REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)
EQUIPMENT: Clown with mount, as photographed.
SETUP TIME: None.
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