HMC
Stable, Unstable and Neutral Equilibrium

Nine Nails on One – 1J20.25

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- Balance the set of  9 nails on one.

Location: Jacobs B122 - Shelf 371

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Center of Gravity Paradox Stick – 1J20.26 

CenterGravity 

- This center of gravity paradox shows that a lower center of mass doesn’t always increase stability.
- Balance the stick w/ attached mass.
- The weight farther away works better due to its moment of inertia.

Location: Jacobs 122 - Shelf 274