Briefcase with flywheel inside
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PIRA index: 1Q50.40
Description
A spinning disc hidden inside a briefcase is spun rapidly. The briefcase is then rotated slowly to show how it responds to the angular momentum of the disc. The disc is also known as a flywheel.
Equipment
- briefcase
- cordless drill with drill bit
Instructions
Use the drill to rapidly rotate the flywheel hidden inside the briefcase. Hand the briefcase to a student and have the student rotate it back and forth and demonstrate its dependence on angular momentum.
Keywords
flywheel, briefcase, drill
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