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What difference does rotation make when it comes to lifting a mass over your head? Sometimes, it makes all the difference! Young physicists observe this concept in a gravity-defying video by Veritasium. The resource shows the behavior of a wheel attached to a one-meter rod at rest and also after being spun.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video, then have pupils predict what they think will happen; follow up with the explanation video that is included with the resource
- Perform a similar demonstration in class using a bicycle wheel; use the handy instructions in this lab
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be very familiar with the concepts of force, velocity, and rotation to fully appreciate the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator illustrates how difficult it is to lift the wheel in a variety of ways before doing the demonstration, making for greater impact
- The explanations given are clear and appropriate for the high school classroom
Cons
- None