Filename: Moment of Inertia Rotation Race

Mechanics

Name: Moment of Inertia Rotation Race

Location:  L314

Equipment:  Two meter sticks and clay masses.  Equal clay masses at the end of the meter sticks.

Presentation: Set the stick as shown in the picture.

Discussion Clicker Question: When the two sticks are released, which stick will hit the table first?

1. They will hit at the same time.  B) The one that has the clay mass at the bottom.
   C) The one with the mass at the top.