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Demonstration Manual

Rotational Dynamics

DRD 05 - Conservation of Angular Momentum, Twist Board Method

Objective:

- To show conservation of angular momentum.

Apparatus:


DRD05 - Conservation of Angular Momentum, Twist Board Method

Method:

The dumb-bell weights held in hands while rotating slowly on the platform can be used to show conservation of angular momentum. The arms are extended and withdrawn slowly.


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