Drop Disc on Rotating Platform

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PIRA Classification: 1Q30.40

Description: A large steel plate is suspended by an electromagnet over a rotating platform. When the magnet is turned off, the disc drops on the platform resulting in a marked decrease in angular velocity.

Special Instructions: None

Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401

Condition: OK

Setup time: 2 minutes

Safety Issues: None