Mega Flywheel

A demo illustrating moment of inertia and torque.
Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  00000

Description:

This demonstration clearly illustrates Inertia as a"resistance to a change in rotational motion", or a rotational
analog to linear mass.

A very heavy flywheel is mounted on a table, and a string is attached to the wheel. Masses of various sizes are attached to the wheel, which
slowly accelerates as the weight of the mass acts as a torque on the wheel.

Technical Specs:

Wheel + Base + Axel Weight ~ 30kg
Wheel Diameter ~ 25cm
Wheel thickness ~ 7cm

All Steel Construction.

Warning: This object is quite difficult to lift due to its weight and awkward shape. Wear steel toed boots when handling.

Apparatus

Heavy Flywheel
Heavy Flywheel
Large Clamp
Large Clamp
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