Code Number: 1J20.05

Demo Title: Gömböc - Stable and Unstable Equilibrium

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Stable, Neutral, and Unstable Equilibrium

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment:

The mathematically machined Gömböc.

Procedure:

The Gömböc is a mathematically machined figure that is the first known convex, homogeneous object to have just one stable and one unstable equilibrium point. You should be able to prove that objects with less than two equilibria do not exist.

References:

GOMBOC, Instruction Manual.

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #33

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #33

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #34

University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #34

1J20.05 - Gömböc - Stable and Unstable Equilibrium

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