PIRA 1J20.45 Stable, Unstable, and Neutral Equilibrium: Tightrope
Walking
Photo shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at
Austin.
Concepts Conveyed:
- Stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium.
- Adding mass influences the act of balancing.
Instructions / Notes:
- This demonstration includes a toy bear (His name is Paddy!), 2 pairs of weights, and a tightrope made of string.
Demo Staff:
- Clamp both rings stands to the table.
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