Mechanics > Rotational Dynamics > Rotational Inertia DCS# 1Q60.40

TOSS THE BOOK



APPARATUS
block of wood or book held closed with rubber bands
202-15-D

DESCRIPTION
Toss the block in the air and try to spin it about each of its principle axes.  It will spin stably around the axes with the maximum and minumum rotational inertia.  It will twist while spinning about the intermediate axis.