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C1-04: CENTER OF MASS - BEAR ON TIGHT ROPE

PURPOSE: Show stability in system where the center of mass is outside of the object.

DESCRIPTION: As the bear rolls along the tightrope, it remains stable because its center of mass is below the rope. Removing the weights and poles renders the system unstable.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Bear on unicycle with detachable weight poles, string.

SETUP TIME: None.


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