UIUC Physics Lecture Demo: Cart on Track on Track

UIUC Physics
Lecture Demonstration
Database

Demo # 807

Cart on Track on Track

ID # 807

Description:

This is a cart on a track, which can roll on a second track. Then we can explain the difference between the cart's motion relative to the first and second tracks.

Picture of Cart on Track on Track

Physics Concept:

Mechanics
Relative Motion
Moving Reference Frames

The demonstration takes about 1 minute to perform.