Does a yo-yo descend at the speed of gravity? The simulation explores angular speed and torque as a yo-yo is moved through a standard rotation. Scholars control the size and style of the yo-yo as well as the throwing speed. Challenge questions provide new ways of thinking about an old toy.

Concepts

kinematics, rotations, inertia, gravity, torque

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in a master yo-yo performer to demonstrate tricks for your class
• Allow students to practice with a yo-yo

Classroom Considerations

• Teachers need a free CK-12 account to access the interactive

Pros

• Includes graphs and free body diagrams of each throw
• Provides answers to some of the worksheet questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4