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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
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Horse and Rider CM
PIRA 1J20.35
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Image:
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Description:
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The center
of mass of the horse, rider and weight is just below the pivot point.
Thus the toy has a stable equilibrium and is not easily knocked off the
stand.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Horse and Rider Demo
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Video:
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MPG Video:
Horse and Rider
Real Video:
Horse and Rider
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Notes:
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None at this time.
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