Spinning Cylinder

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PIRA Classification: 1D40.16

Description: A large cylinder is placed on a long sheet of paper. The paper is pulled in one direction, causing the cylinder's center of mass to follow the paper, even though it appears the cylinder is accelerated backwards.

Special Instructions: Make sure the cylinder doesn't roll off of the bench.

Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401

Condition: Good

Setup time: 1 minute