Steam Engine with Fly-ball Governor

Concept Overview

1. Increase in speed results in increased diameter of an object in circular motion
2. Rotational flattening (Astro)

Lecturer Procedure

Steps to Follow

1. Plug motor in.
2. Turn knob at the base of the motor.

Expected Result

As the speed of the governor increases, the fly balls move in an increasingly larger circular path.

Historical References; Taken from original work of Percy H. Carr, 1970 

 “The motion of this base can be used to open or close the steam valve supplying the engine with steam (in the real thing) and hence regulate the speed of the engine.”

Video Demonstration

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