1J11.40 - Human Center of Gravity

Code Number:
1J11.40
Demo Title:
Human Center of Gravity
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Center of Gravity
Area of Study:
Mechanics
References:
  • Stacy S. Klein, Robert J. Roselli, "Finding the Center of Volume of the Forearm", TPT, Vol. 46, # 4, April 2008, p. 232.
  • M- 500:  "Tiptoes at Door-Pick up Stool",  DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.
  • M- 504:  "Kneeling on Table - Bite Chair",  DICK and RAE Physics Demo Notebook.
  • Ernie McFarland, "Center of Mass Revisited", A Potpourri of Physics Teaching Ideas - Mechanics, p. 97.
  • G. Stroink, "Center of Gravity of a Student", A Potpourri of Physics Teaching Ideas - Mechanics, p. 106
  • David Kutliroff, " # 48 - The Center of Mass for Boys and Girls is Different", 101 Classroom Demonstrations and Experiments for Teaching Physics, p. 107.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Be Lifted By The Elbows", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 39.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Stand On Your Tiptoes", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 21.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Pick Up A Handkerchief With Your Teeth", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 20.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Get Up From A Chair!, No Gimmicks!, No Strings Either!", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 19.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Jump Forward On Your Toes!", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 18.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Pick Up A Chair Unless You Are Female!", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 16.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can't Lift Your Foot Off The Floor!", Bet You Can't - Science Impossibilities to Fool You, p. 15.
  • Vicki Cobb & Kathy Darling, "Bet You Can Keep A Friend In A Chair With One Finger!", Bet You Can - Science Possibilities to Fool You, p. 39.
  • Vicki Cobb and Kathy Darling, "Getting Down", Bet You Can!, p. 87.
  • Janice Pratt VanCleave, "# 72 - Big Foot", Teaching the Fun of Physics - 101 Activities to Make Science Education Easy and Enjoyable, p. 111.
  • Janice Pratt VanCleave, "# 73 - Who's Stronger", Teaching the Fun of Physics - 101 Activities to Make Science Education Easy and Enjoyable, p. 112.
  • Janice VanCleave, "# 97 - Who Can", Biology for Every Kid - 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work, p. 204
  • Robert Ehrlich, "Your Back To The Wall", Why Toast Land Jelly-Side Down, p. 43.
  • Tik L. Liem, "The Unreachable Cup", Invitations to Science Inquiry - Supplement to 1st and 2nd Ed. p. 101.
  • Tik L. Liem, "Stuck To The Wall?", Invitations to Science Inquiry - Supplement to 1st and 2nd Ed. p. 102.
  • Tik L. Liem, "Are Women More Agile Than Men?", Invitations to Science Inquiry - Supplement to 1st and 2nd Ed. p. 161.

 

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