Mechanics > Relative Motion

DCS# 1E30.50

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CORIOLIS EFFECT

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APPARATUS

wooden platform	202-15-B
rotator	202-15-B
hand crank	202-15-B
sliding mass	MK
wireless camera	202-09-D6
video camera	202-09-C4
video projector	202-09-G

 

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DESCRIPTION

Slide the mass across the rotating turntable.  The stationary camera gives an overhead view showing the straight-line motion of the mass.   Switch to the wireless camera mounted on the platform and slide the mass again to show the curved path in the rotating frame.

NOTES

Mount the wireless camera beyond the edge of the platform so that most of the platform is within its field of view.  Keep the rest of the room out of the frame, or else provide dramamine.

Position the stationary camera above and to the side of the platform.