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This demonstration shows centripetal force as a ball is rolled around a circular track. Once the ball reaches the gap in the track it will fly off in a straight line.
Setup:
Place the rings and balls on the demo table.
Push the ball along the track. Once it reaches the opening it will fly out in a straight line.
This may be done under the document camera or the webcam to aid the students in viewing it. Graph paper can be placed under the demonstration to help show the straight line movement.
Notes:
None
Courses Used In:
Coming Soon
Discussion and Polling Questions:
(Before demo) What will the motion look like?
How is this similar to swinging a bucket around on a rope then cutting the rope?
Does the speed of the ball matter?
Does the mass of the ball matter?
How would this change if the track was vertical?
In this case, would the speed of the ball matter? The mass?
Equipment Needed:
3/4 Ring
Ball or Marble
Webcam (Optional)
Graph Paper (Optional)
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