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EARTH MOON SYSTEM 1D40.35

PURPOSE: To show the center of mass of the earth-moon system.

DESCRIPTION: Masses proportional the earth and moon hang from a meter stick pivoted about the center mass.  The mass ratio is 60:1.

EQUIPMENT: Cenco balance stick stored in mechanics.  Masses with ratio if 60:1.

SETUP NOTES:  Balance carefully.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/1/2000