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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Rotary Motion

PIRA 1Q40.23

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Description:

The centrifugal force is a fictitious force that is actually a result of inertia. Here, the hoops and governor, when rotated, will show oblation.  The centrifuge can be used to separate solutions. 

Recipe and
Location:

Rotator
Hoops
Governor
Centrifuge

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Notes:

none at this time

 

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