- The Variable Inertia demonstrates an abstract concept in an easy-to-understand manner. It consists of two semi-clear plastic discs with the same mass and diameter. The discs are hollow inside with molded compartments. The 19mm steel balls can be placed inside the discs in a variety of configurations. Based on the location of the steel balls, the distribution of the mass will change, and the discs will become either "center heavy" or "rim heavy."
- Ask your students, how does changing the position of the mass affect the speed at which the discs roll? The semi-transparent discs will allow your student to see where the mass has been placed inside the discs. After conducting the experiment, the student will be able to relate the position of the mass to the outcome of the experiment and answer the question.
- The semi-transparent discs will allow your student to see clearly the position of the mass inside the case and corollate the position of the mass to the outcome of the exercise.
- Each disk can be opened up to redistribute steel balls into the eight compartments within the semi-transparent case.
- The product consists of two cases, each with a top and bottom piece, and eight steel balls.
The Variable Inertia demonstrates an abstract concept in an easy-to-understand manner. It consists of two semi-clear plastic discs with the same mass and diameter. The discs are hollow inside with molded compartments. The 19mm steel balls can be placed inside the discs in a variety of configurations. Based on the location of the steel balls, the distribution of the mass will change, and the discs will become either "center heavy" or "rim heavy." Ask your students, how does changing the position of the mass affect the speed at which the discs roll? The semi-transparent discs will allow your student to see where the mass has been placed inside the discs. After conducting the experiment, the student will be able to relate the position of the mass to the outcome of the experiment and answer the question. This apparatus aims to help demonstrate rotational inertia and the effect that weight distribution has on it.
- Product Dimensions : 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.88 inches; 2 Pounds
- Date First Available : February 17, 2025
- Manufacturer : GSC International
