Name: Double Cone and Inclined Plane

Category: Mechanics

Subcategory: Statics of Rigid Bodies

Classes:

Comments: Upon first glance, it appears that this double cone violates the laws of physics by rolling uphill. Upon further inspection, it's apparent that the center of mass of the double cone is always getting lower.

Equipment: Double Cone, Inclined Plane

Location: H104 C9

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