PURPOSE: To demonstrate that centripetal force varies with radius.

DESCRIPTION: Magnets are stuck at three radii on a rotating disc. As the angular velocity is continually increased, the outer magnet flies off first, and the inner magnet last, assuming that the magnetic forces are equal. This is a direct result of the fact that the centripetal force required is proportional to the radius of rotation.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 1D55.30)

EQUIPMENT: Variable speed motorized rotator, magnetic stainless steel disc with three small magnets.

SETUP TIME: None.