Center of mass motion.


A9-1 Center of mass motion.
Purpose: To show center of mass motion.
Description: A freely swinging pendulum with massive bobs is mounted on an air track cart. As the pendulum swings back and forth, the air cart recoils in such a way that the center of mass remains at rest.
References: Mp-1.
Equipment: air track, glider with swinging pendulum.

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