MIT Physics Demo -- Forces on a Current-Carrying Wire
Two flexible wires are suspended vertically. The wires are conected in series or parallel to a 12V storage battery. When the wires are connected in series and power is appli more..
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MIT Physics Demo -- Jumping Wire
A long length of wire is suspended horizontally between the poles of a magnetron magnet. When a large current from a 12V storage battery is passed through the wire, the wire j more..
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MIT Physics Demo -- Centrifugal versus Centripetal Motion
A wooden ball is attached to the rim of a spinning wheel. The ball is held in place by a string. When the spring is cut, the ball flies in a straight tangent to the wheel.
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MIT Physics Demo -- No-Win Tug of War
Two people on carts pull on a long rope, demonstrating that the center of mass does not move.
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MIT Physics Demo -- Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
A bicycle wheel is suspended from one of end of its axie by a rope, and spun up by hand. The wheel's axle is then placed horizontally and the free end of the axle processes ab more..