1Q40.20 • Conservation of Angular Momentum: Squeezatron

Location: Cabinet 1

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Instructions / Notes:

• Two heavy masses are attached to a framework that spins freely.
• When the central string is pulled upward, the masses are drawn toward the center post and spin faster.
• The faster the framework spins initially, the more difficult it will be to pull the string.

Last updated on February 25, 2025