Finding Centre of the Mass of a Ruler

Finding Centre of the Mass of a Ruler

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Physics

6th - 7th Grade

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to find the center of mass using a ruler and fingers. It begins with a simple explanation of the center of mass and progresses to balancing a ruler with added weight. The instructor introduces a technique using fingers to locate the center of mass easily. The tutorial concludes with an experiment involving cubes to further explore balance and the center of mass.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the centre of mass in the context of the discussion?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does adding weight to one side affect the balance?

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Describe the special trick mentioned for finding the centre of mass easily.

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What steps are suggested for finding the centre of mass using fingers?

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What variations are suggested for practicing finding the centre of mass with cubes?

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