Publication details
Small surprises in "rolling-physics" experiments
| Authors | |
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| Year of publication | 2004 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | European Journal of Physics |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | http://stacks.iop.org/0143-0807/25/675 |
| Field | Theoretical physics |
| Keywords | rolling-physics; demonstration experiments; friction; inertia |
| Description | In this paper a collection of popular demonstration experiments used in teaching mechanics of rotational motion at bachelor university level is presented. A correct but nevertheless elementary physical explanation is emphasized, leaving off some elaborate mathematical calculations. Some graphic outputs of numerical solutions are presented. |