Race cylinders (or also spheres) with different moments of inertia down an incline.

1. Place the long cushion at the bottom of the incline to stop the rolling objects.

2. Place the two weight sets behind the cushion to hold it in place.

Black Board in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Two Medium Blocks in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Solid and Hollow Metal Cylinders in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Various Cylinders in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Bumper in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Soup Cans in B. Fluids and Mech, 1B

Demo Example:

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Columbia University Physics Lecture Demonstrations

1Q10.1 Inclined Plane with Solid and Hollow Cylinders