Mechanics > Statics > Stability |
DCS# 1J20.15 |
BLOCK ON CYLINDER
APPARATUS
cylinder and blocks
|
202-14-B |
DESCRIPTION
Try to balance each block on the
cylinder to illustrate stable and unstable equilibrium. The block
whose side is smaller than the diameter of the cylinder is stable.
NOTES
Either use
wooden blocks, or protect the table top with a mat.