E1-12: MARBLE IN GLASS BOWL

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PURPOSE: To demonstrate orbits in a gravitational potential well.

DESCRIPTION: Start the marble rolling tangentially in the bowl to obtain an orbit, then observe the effects of conservation of angular momentum.

SUGGESTIONS: Practice.

REFERENCES: None. (PIRA 1L20.10)

EQUIPMENT: Marble and glass bowl (may be stored in I6 cabinet).

SETUP TIME: 10 minutes.


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