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HomeC. Kinematics and DynanmicsC1. Center of Mass MotionAir Track - Center of Mass of Coupled Gliders
Air Track - Center Of Mass Of Coupled Gliders
Purpose
To demonstrate uniform motion of the center of mass of an oscillating system.
Equipment
Air track with coupled gliders, as photographed.
Setup Time
5 min.
Images
Description
As the gliders oscillate while moving along the air track, the center of mass (marked by an orange dot on the spring) moves with a constant velocity.◙
References
(PIRA 1D40.55)
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See pagesc1. center of mass motion
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See pagesc3. first law of motion
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See pagesc4. second law of motion
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See pagesc5. third law of motion
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See pagesc6. friction
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See pagesc7. collisions
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See pagesc8. mechanical energy & power
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See pagesc1. center of mass motion
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See pagesc3. first law of motion
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See pagesc4. second law of motion
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See pagesc5. third law of motion
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See pagesc6. friction
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See pagesc7. collisions
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See pagesc8. mechanical energy & power
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