1J20.45 • Stable, Unstable, and Neutral Equilibium: Tightrope Walking

Location: Cabinet 1

Photo shows the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Concepts Conveyed:

• Stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium.
• Adding mass influences the act of balancing.

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Instructions / Notes:

• This demonstration includes a toy bear (His name is Paddy!), 2 pairs of weights, and a tightrope made of string.

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Demo Staff:

• Clamp both rings stands to the table.

Last updated on February 24, 2025