Center of Mass Pegboards

P.I.R.A. #: 1J 10.10

Demonstrates: Center of Mass.

Description: Pegboards of various shapes and sizes suspended from a rod and clamp.
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Quicktime Video
Condition: Good. Size: Various. Up to 30". Hazard: None.

Instructions: Hang board with plumb in front; draw line with chalk; rehang shape in different hole; re-draw line; repeat; where lines intersect is center of mass.
Items Used: Various pegboards, plumb, chalk.
Notes: Pegboards have a chalkboard surface to easily mark the center of mass. Mount on cart.
Schematic: none. Tech Specs (PDF format): none.
Mathematical Description / Measured Results: none.

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History: none.