Mechanics > Rotational Dynamics > Rotational Energy
DCS# 1Q20.50
FALLING CHIMNEY
APPARATUS
hinged board on hinged brace
202-12-A
steel ball
202-12-A
DESCRIPTION
Place the ball on the end of the
inclined
beam. Knock out the brace and the ball will land in the cup,
showing
that the free end of the board has an acceleration greater than
g.
