Physics

Physics students are wrapping up the semester with the study of angular and tangential velocities. Here students designed centripetal force apparatus. As the weight on the end of the string increased, they had to increase the speed of the stopper to maintain a constant radius. They timed 30 revolutions and measured the radius. From this information they could analyze the circular motion and compare angular velocity with linear velocity. Patrick Kelly was the king of all twirlers! :D