Mechanics > Statics > Center of Mass DCS# 1J10.xx

BASEBALL BAT CENTER OF MASS

 

APPARATUS
sliced bat
202-14-A
digital balance or two
214-03-B
camera or laptop with LabPro
202-09-D


DESCRIPTION
The bat has been cut in two through its center of mass and can be fitted back together.  Balance the bat to show that the cut is located at its center of mass.  Concept question:  How do the masses of the two parts compare?  The digital balances confirm the answer.