Mk-2 Double Cone Paradox
Published: Thursday 09 March 2006 - Updated: Thursday 05 July 2007
Aim
To demonstrate the motion of the centre of gravity.
Apparatus
- Double cones rail system
- rail system
Diagrams
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Description
The apparatus consists of two wooden cones joined at their bases and a sheet-metal rail system as in the above photo. It has been designed such that the centre of gravity of the cones at the apex of the rail is higher than at the widest point of the rail. Subsequently if placed at the apex, the cone rolls up the incline to the widest point.