UIUC Physics
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Leaning Tower
Description:
The tower will remain standing as long as its center of mass is located over its base. When the top of the tower is placed on it, the tower's center of mass is now located in a different place - a place not over the base - and the tower falls over as a result.
Physics Concept:
- Mechanics
- Rigid Bodies and Static Equilibrium
- Center of Mass
The demonstration takes about 1 minute to perform.