Center of Mass Demonstrator – Roller & Ramp – Rolls Up Inclined Plane – Clear Coated Wood Construction, 17"L – Great as Physics Demo or Executive Gift – Eisco Labs
Description
This ingenious apparatus makes a great physics demonstration, executive gift,
or desk toy. Place the double cone roller at the bottom of the inclined plane
and watch it travel “up” the ramp with no applied force. The physics behind
the demonstration is that as the roller moves up the ramp the center of mass
is actually moving downward which drives the roller up the ramp itself. Amaze
your students and colleagues. Constructed of durable wood and clear coated for
decades of use. Size of ramp: 17″L x 5″W X 2″H.
Features:
- DEFIES GRAVITY || Easy use – place roller cone at bottom of the ramp, let go, and watch it roll up and sit in the grooves
- SIMPLE & ELEGANT || Apparatus comprised of an inclined A-shaped ramp with a double-ended cone roller
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION || Made of durable wood and clear coated for decades of use
- FULLY ASSEMBLED || Apparatus comes fully assembled – no assembly required
- GREAT FOR PHYSICS CLASSROOMS OR OFFICE DESKS || Designed for science classrooms, but also makes a great executive gift or desk ornament
Product Details:
- Brand: EISCO
- Theme: Construction
- Item Dimensions LxWxH: 19.3 x 9.1 x 2.4 inches
- Item Weight: 1.6 Pounds
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 19.3 x 9.1 x 2.4 inches; 1.6 Pounds
- Date First Available : July 30, 2015
- Manufacturer : Eisco
- Country of Origin : India
- Best Sellers Rank: #341,042 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #3,073 in Educational Science Kits
- #3,073 in Educational Science Kits
- Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 17 ratings