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Forces and Motion

Wobbler

The wobbler is self-righting because its centre of mass is very low. As the wobbler leans over, its centre of mass rises but...

At home 5-11 11-14

Mass
Forces and Motion

Dancing Pop Can

For something to balance, its centre of mass has to be above its point of support. Water can flow which means that as the can...

At home 5-11 11-14

Mass
Forces and Motion

Wobbly Stick

It's much easier to balance it the second way. The stick rotates slower when the clay is at the top, so there's more time to...

At home 5-11 11-14

Mass
Forces and Motion

Impossible Tower

Your stack seems to defy gravity! You have to shift the blocks by tiny amounts towards the end, so it’s extremely difficult to...

At home 5-11 11-14

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