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Air Track Inchworm
M-d4e



Two air track gliders coupled by a spring will oscillate about the center of mass that is marked by a flag.


Fishbane Chapter:   8.6
HRW 9th:   9.03
Reese Chapter:   9.910
RHK 5th:   7.02
SJ 3rd Chapter:   8.6
PIRA DCS classification:   1D40.55

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