Penny on the Coat Hanger

Penny balanced on a coat hanger
PIRA: 
1D50.45
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1D Motion in Two Dimensions
Concept: 
Central Forces

 

A penny is balanced on the hook of a coat hanger. The coat hanger is twirled around your finger and the penny doesn't fly off.

This takes some practice, especially to get a good stop!

 

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Scott Thomas
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