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Chain Wheel
M-d5e



A loop of chain is rotated very fast and then released onto the demo table, where it runs over obstacles while retaining its circular form.


Fishbane Chapter:   5.4
HRW 9th:   6.05
RHK 5th:   5.4
SJ 3rd Chapter:   5.2
PIRA DCS classification:   1D50.70

Physics Lecture Demonstrations at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Johns Hopkins University