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DOUBLE CONE 1J11.50

PURPOSE: To show center of gravity.

DESCRIPTION: Release a double cone shaped object on an inclined V track. It rolls uphill instead of downhill. The geometry is such that the center of gravity of the object drops lower as the object rolls along. This is due to the small angle of the cone and the large angle of the V ramp.

EQUIPMENT: Stored in the mechanics section.

SETUP NOTES:  None.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000