Conservation of Angular Momentum: Rotating Stools with Weights

Instructions / Notes:

• Start rotating with dumbbells close to your body, or else be careful to begin with a slow spin.
• You will rotate at different speeds depending on how far you stretch out your arms.
• Dumbbells weigh about 8 lbs. (3 kg) each.

Photo Shows the Rotating Stool and Weights used at the University of Texas at Austin.

Last updated on March 21, 2023