Rotational energy, large yo-yo.



 
A13-5 Rotational energy, large yo-yo.
Purpose: To demonstrate rotational energy.
Description: A large yo-yo has strings winding on the two sides of its axle and the two strings are suspended on a rod. When the strings unwind from the axle, the gravitational potential energy converts to kinetic energy of rotation and a very little translational energy. When the yo-yo reaches the bottom, the string rewinds and the kinetic energy restores as potential energy.
References: Ms-2.
Equipment: large yo-yo, rod and stand.

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