Bars with Different Moments of Inertia

Identifier: M: Rot - 007

2 Bars with Different Moments of Inertia

Concept Overview

Distribution of weight and its effect on rotational motion

Lecturer Procedure

Steps to Follow

  1. Ask a student to hold the tube with their hand on the tape.
  2. Ask them to wave the rod back and forth.
  3. Have them repeat with the other tube.

Expected Result

One tube will move much quicker because the weight is concentrated in the middle.

Video Demonstration

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