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Experiment
A06 Moment of Inertia of a Vertical Flywheel
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| Objectives |
- Measure the moment of inertia of a flywheel
- Learn to apply the principle of conservation of energy to rotational dynamics
- Learn to aware of the limitations in an experiment and devise method to solve the problems
- Learn to handle error estimation using sum of percent errors.
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| Description |
| In this experiment, you will measure the moment of inertia of a vertical flywheel.
You will attach a mass to the axle of the flywheel and let fall. By measuring suitable quantities, the moment of inertia of the flywheel can be estimated.
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| Apparatus |
| flywheel |
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| slotted mass with hanger (50 g and 100 g each 5) |
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| metre rule or measuring tape |
[1] |
| string or fine cord |
[1] |
| stop watch |
[1] |
| vernier caliper |
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| triple-beam balance |
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| G-clamp |
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| rubber tile |
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