Mechanics > Kinematics > Motion of Center of Mass
DCS# 1D40.11

WEIGHTED DISK



APPARATUS
weighted disk 202-15-E2
foam rubber landing pad 202-01-A

DESCRIPTION
The off-center weighted disk has the geometric center marked on one side and the center of mass marked on the other.  Toss the disk in the air to show that the center of mass follows a parabolic path regardless of the rotation of the disk.

Have someone catch the disk, or let it fall on the foam rubber pad, so that it isn't damaged by hitting the ground.