Science at home! Fun homemade experiments for the little ones. Let's continue learning about the Center of Gravity!
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But before starting the fun it is important that we know or remember a basic concept.
What is the Center of Gravity?
The center of gravity is the point where all the gravitational forces that are exerted on a body are found. It is the place where the sagittal, frontal and horizontal planes meet.
Yes now! let the fun begin!
Magic Can" >
Materials:
- 1 can of empty soda
- A little water in a glass
- A little sand
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Process:
- First we try to place the empty tin diagonally and we will try to make it stay that way on its own.
- Then we will do the same procedure but placing a little water inside the can.
- Now finally we will do the same but we will place a little sand inside the can and observe what happens.
What happened?
* With water:When we put a little water in the can, we lower the Gravity Center and we achieve a surprising equilibrium, which keeps it in that position.
- With the sand:
With the sand we achieve the same result, the tendency of the Center of Gravity to recover the lowest position is what allows the can achieve this surprising balance.
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