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Conservation of angular momentum. Hold two 2 kilo. masses in each hand while sitting on the spinning platform. Pull your hands in and the angular velocity increases.  
Conservation of angular momentum. Hold two 2 kilo. masses in each hand while sitting on the spinning platform. Pull your hands in and the angular velocity increases.  

Latest revision as of 12:06, 28 March 2024

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Description:

Conservation of angular momentum. Hold two 2 kilo. masses in each hand while sitting on the spinning platform. Pull your hands in and the angular velocity increases.

Location:

  • To the right of Shelf Q
  • Masses Shelf A-4