Centrifugal Force Apparatus

An experimental insight into centrifugal forces and the flattening of the "Earth's poles"

The apparatus is designed to study centrifugal forces. It can also be used to study the phenomena of the "Earth's poles flattening".

Order Code: 4142.70

Equipment needed

• Vernier Photogate (code 2312.10)
• Dual-Range Force Sensor (code 2311.10)
• LabPro or LabQuest
• Regulated DC Power Supply Unit (code 2409.20)

Specifications

• Size: 16 x 16 x 45 cm
• Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
• Mounted on base

Components

• Motor for Centrifugal Force Apparatus
• Stackable plug lead, length 50 cm, red
• Stackable plug lead, length 50 cm, black
• Bench Clamp (2x)
• Rolling wire suspension
• Centrifugal force rotator
• "Earth's poles flattering" demonstrator
•  Support Rod, rounded ends, length 500mm (2x)
• Support Rod, rounded ends, length 350mm
• Metal Bosshead with knobs (3x)
• Reel of nylon filament

Laws and principles investigated

• Centrifugal and centripetal force
• Model of Earth's pole flattering

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