1D40.30 - Baton

Baton
Code Number:
1D40.30
Demo Title:
Baton
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Center of Mass
Area of Study:
Mechanics
Equipment:
Baton
Procedure:

You can balance the system on your finger.  The balance point is marked by the orange tape on the rod. Throw the system into the air with some rotational motion.  You should see the system rotate about it's center of mass ( again the point marked by the orange tape ).

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