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HomeC. Kinematics and DynanmicsC2. Kinematics in One and Two DimentionsC2-01. Constant Velocity - Galileo's Experiment
Constant Velocity - Galileo'S Experiment
Purpose
Show constant velocity and uniform acceleration using a rolling body.
Equipment
Plastic tube and marble with rubber corks on both ends.
Images
Description
Rest the tube on the lecture table. Lift one end to obtain constant acceleration. Lift one end of the tube and immediately place it back on the table to obtain constant velocity. Rolling a sphere down a uniform incline led Galileo to some of the earliest conclusions regarding motion with a constant acceleration and to information regarding the acceleration of gravity on the earth.◙
References
(PIRA unavailable.)
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See pagesc1. center of mass motion
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See pagesc3. first law of motion
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See pagesc4. second law of motion
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See pagesc5. third law of motion
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See pagesc6. friction
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See pagesc7. collisions
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See pagesc8. mechanical energy & power
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See pagesc1. center of mass motion
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See pagesc3. first law of motion
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See pagesc4. second law of motion
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See pagesc5. third law of motion
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See pagesc6. friction
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See pagesc7. collisions
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See pagesc8. mechanical energy & power
Physics Lab Demos