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ERIC Number: EJ1314309
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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A Falling Rod on Wheels
Physics Education, v56 n5 Article 055024 Sep 2021
Points near the top end of a falling rod hinged at its bottom end can fall faster than g. If a rod falls on a frictionless surface then the bottom end slides backwards and the centre of mass falls vertically with acceleration less than g. The effect was simulated by mounting a rod on wheels and filming the result with a video camera. The experiment provides an example of accelerated motion where the acceleration increases with time.
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Language: English
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