Mechanics > Rotational Dynamics > Rotational Inertia

DCS# 1A20.10

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ADJUSTABLE ROTATIONAL INERTIA

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APPARATUS

adjustable rotational inertia apparatus

202-15-F

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DESCRIPTION

The hanging weight provides a constant torque.  The positions of the masses are adjustable, so the angular acceleration can be compared for different moments of inertia.