written by
Andrew Duffy
This web page is an interactive physics problem relating to circular motion. It simulates a common physics demonstration involving identical masses on a horizontal turntable located at different distances from center. The initial question asks which mass will slide off the turntable first, as the rotation rate increases. As the turntable accelerates, a Frictional force vs. Time graph is simultaneously plotted. An animated free-body diagram is also shown. This item is part of a collection of similar simulation-based activities developed for students of introductory physics.
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Author = "Andrew Duffy",
Title = {Boston University Physics Applets: Masses on a Turntable},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {1 May 2025},
Month = {March 28, 2008},
Year = {2002}
}
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