Demonstrations

Identifier	Title	Summary
M: EngMom - 026	Breaking Boards	Square boards are broken using either the lecturer's hand or foot.
M: K - 001	Addition of Displacement Vectors	A self-propelled car is used in conjunction with overhead transparencies to model vectors and vector addition
M: K - 002	Jumping Ball	A ball is launched vertically from a car in motion. The ball will follow an arched path and return to the car.
M: K - 003	Shot/Dropped Balls	A ball is launched horizontally. At the same time, a ball is released from rest to fall vertically.
M: K - 004	Shoot the Target	A dart is shot at a falling target.
M: K - 006	Vector Arrow Projection	An apparatus consisting of wooden arrows is used to show vector addition.
M: K - 007	Roller on Inclined Plane
M: K - 008	Free Fall with Spark Tape	Spark tape is used to create a visual demonstration of acceleration due to gravity.
M: K - 009	Air Track	An air track (1 of 3 sizes) is used to demonstrate assorted concepts related to kinematics, dynamics, energy, and momentum.
M: Rot - 001	Moment of Inertia Using a Ramp	Objects of similar size that are weighted different are rolled down a ramp to see the effects of their moments of inertia on their motion.
M: Rot - 002	Spinning Rod	A rod with mobile weights on the end is set rotating; A cord is pulled to bring the weights near the center, thus changing the speed of rotation
M: Rot - 003	Rotating Platform	A person sits on a rotating platform and extends their arms outward (with barbells). As they rotate, they bring their arms in to their chest.
M: Rot - 004	Motor-Driven Gyroscope	A motorized gyroscope demonstrates gyroscopic motion. 2 weights are included in order to vary the motion.
M: Rot - 005	Free-Fall Rotation	A hinged board is allowed to fall from an angle of 70 degrees. In doing so, a ball resting on the end of the board falls into a cup mounted closer to the axis of rotation.
M: Rot - 006	Bowling Ball on Air
M: Rot - 007	Bars with Different Moments of Inertia	Two bars of equal mass have different moments of inertia, which is evident upon attempting to rotate them.
M: Rot - 008	Hoberman Sphere	A Hoberman Sphere hangs from the ceiling and is set rotation. Pulling a cord causes the sphere to shrink, which in turn, causes the rotation to increase in speed.
M: Rot - 009	Pulleys of Unequal Mass	Identical masses are hung from 2 pulleys that have different masses. The masses are dropped at the same time and the effects of the differing moments of inertia is evident.
M: Rot - 010	Brass Gyroscope	A brass gyroscope is set in motion using a small motor. It is then allowed to freely spin on the bench or floor.
M: Rot - 011	Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope	A bicycle wheel is used to demonstrate gyroscopic properties when used by someone on a rotating platform
M: Rot - 012	Bicycle Wheel on Vertical Rod	A bicycle wheel balances on a vertical point to demonstrate simple gyroscopic behavior
M: S - 001	Weighted Inclined Plane Set	A weighted car rests on an inclined plane. Masses are hung from pulley's attached to the car to hold it in place. When the plane is removed, the car remains stationary.
M: S - 002	5-lb Weight in Center of Rope	A 5-lb weight is placed in the center of a piece of rope. Someone attempts to make the rope horizontal.
M: S - 004	Pulley Systems	An assortment of pulleys
M: S - 005	2 Scales and a Board	A board is placed across 2 scales. A weight is rolled between scales to show how the weight is shared.
M: S - 006	Meter Stick on Movable Supports
M: S - 008	Tricky Disks	Two disks roll are allowed to roll on a ramp after being released from their position in the center of the ramp. Due to weighting on one of the disks, it will roll uphill, whereas the non-weighted disk rolls downhill.
M: S - 009	Leaning Tower of Pisa	A model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is used to demonstrate equilibrium.
M: S - 012	String with Floating Object
M: S - 013	Differential Hoist
M: S - 014	Magic Yo-Yo	A large yo-yo
M: S - 016	Types of Equilibrium	Different types of equilibrium are demonstrated using various pieces of equipment.
M: S - 017	Screwjack	A simple screwjack is used to show mechanical advantage and simple machines
M: S - 018	Model Sailboat
M: S - 020	Stacking Boards	7 boards are stacked in such a way that one extends out over the lecture bench.
M: S - 021	Clown on a Unicycle	A clown rides a unicycle down a piece of wire or string.
M: S - 022	Large Pulley System	A large pulley system uses a 5-lb barbell to suspend a 25-lb mass.
M: SHM - 001	Shadows of Simple Harmonic Motion	The shadows of both a mass oscillating vertically on a spring and a mass rotating in a vertical circular path are projected onto the board to show similarities in motion.
M: SHM - 002	Vibrating Hacksaw Blade
M: SHM - 003	Bowling Ball for Simple Harmonic Motion	A bowling ball suspended from the ceiling oscillates back and forth providing an opportunity for calculations.
M: SHM - 005	Heavy Physical Pendulum (Irregular Shape)	A large, black, irregularly-shaped pendulum
M: SHM - 006	Wilburforce Pendulum
M: SHM - 007	Lissajous Patterns
M: SHM - 008	Large Torsional Pendulum	A large torsional pendulum is rotated to provide oscillation
M: SHM - 009	Metronome	A metronome is used to demonstrate the effect that length has on period
M: SHM - 010	Forced Resonance on a Glider	A glider on an air track is given an external frequency. As the external frequency is changed, eventually resonance occurs.
M: SHM - 011	Resonance Gyroscope	A gyroscope set in motion causes prongs to vibrate. As the speed changes, the frequency of vibration changes, and different prongs exhibit resonance.
M: SHM - 012	Identical Springs with Identical Masses	2 identical masses are hung from 2 identical springs. The springs are stretched to different lengths and the masses are released.
M: SHM - 013	SHM on Short Air Track	A glider on a frictionless surface oscillates between 2 springs
M: SHM - 014	Pendulum - Same Length, Different Mass	Two pendulums of identical length have different masses attached at the end