1J20.40 Balancing Bird
Concepts
Centre-of-gravity
Overview
The bird defies expectations by balancing on its beak. Each of the bird's wings contains a mass. These masses balance the mass of the body so that the centre-of-gravity is located at the bird's beak.
Details
Equipment
- [1] Balancing bird
- [1] Block of wood
Script
- Place the block on the front bench.
- Balance the bird on the block by its beak.
Additional Resources
References
- PIRA 1J20.40
Disclaimer
- Don't attempt this at home!
Last revised
- 2022
Technicals
- Original construction: the balancing bird was purchased. The block of wood is approximately 1" x 1" x 6".
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