MIT Physics Demos: Conservation of Angular Momentum

2 minutes 15 seconds

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When Ryan spins a bike wheel, nothing crazy happens. But something weird happens when he flips it over. He explains the physics behind the conservation of angular momentum. Part of the "MIT Physics Demos" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 2 minutes 15 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Physics, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
Series: MIT Physics Demos

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