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Version actuelle datée du 28 août 2015 à 15:23
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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
Images & Movies
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