Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Gibson S123 & Physics 218, (434) 924-0538
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video - Vector Nature of Angular MomentumPurpose:To demonstrate the vector nature of angular momentum by its conservation about a vertical axis of rotation on a spinning chair via the use of a bicycle wheel gyro and a pair of dumbbells.Procedure:  MTS Format has Better Video Quality MP4 Format has Smaller File Size DUMBBELLS: Sit on stool with dumbbells held straight out 180 degrees apart. Slowly rotate the stool then bring arms in towards body. Angular velocity will increase drastically. BICYCLE WHEEL: Spin up bicycle wheel on buffer and hold its axis vertical while sitting on the stool. Slowly rotate the wheel axis 180 degrees and the stool will rotate in accordance with the law of conservation of angular momentum. Equipment:
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