HMC
Finding Center of Gravity
Map of State - 1J10.10
- Hang map of your state on a peg through the desired hole.
- Hand a plumb bobbin front.
- Mark plump line with marker.
- Repeat with other holes.
- Where the lines cross is the center of gravity.
Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 370
Fingers Find Center of Gravity - 1J10.20

- Hold a 2m meter-stick horizontally, with one finger under each end.
- As the fingers slowly draw together, the meter stick slides so as to remain balanced.
- Try different starting points or add a small mass to one end of the stick.
Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 171








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