Description
Different types of spheres, such as solid, hollow, and liquid-filled, are rolled down an incline to compare their moments of inertia. The experiment demonstrates how the distribution of mass within each sphere affects their acceleration and speed, providing a visual and quantitative comparison of rotational inertia effects.
PIRA DCS Number
1Q10.45
Preparation & Instructions
Race the steel sphere and the hollow steel sphere. Race the aluminum sphere and the steel sphere. Return all four spheres to the box when done.