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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
A metal disc is balanced on either side by small masses and rolls down a rope. This simulates a tightrope walker using a long pole to balance himself.<br>
 
A metal disc is balanced on either side by small masses and rolls down a rope. This simulates a tightrope walker using a long pole to balance himself.<br>
Also known as a """funambule""" in french.
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Also known as a '''funambule''' in french.
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
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==Instructions==
 
==Instructions==
Attach a taut string between two rods at a small angle (15 - 30 degrees). Place the tightrope walker at the highest point of the string and watch it travel down.
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Attach a taut string between two rods at a small angle (15 - 30°). Place the tightrope walker at the highest point of the string and watch it travel down.
  
 
==Keywords==
 
==Keywords==

Version du 26 juin 2014 à 17:36

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PIRA index: 1J20.45

Description

A metal disc is balanced on either side by small masses and rolls down a rope. This simulates a tightrope walker using a long pole to balance himself.
Also known as a funambule in french.

Equipment

  • Tightrope walker
  • String
  • Two c-clamps with rods

Instructions

Attach a taut string between two rods at a small angle (15 - 30°). Place the tightrope walker at the highest point of the string and watch it travel down.

Keywords

tightrope, walker, funambule, balance, center, mass, gravity, rope, disc

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