Java Physics

 

Balancing Pole

Rotational inertia (Balancing a vertical pole)

* Drag the "hand" to move in the direction the pole tends to fall over

* Try to stabilize and keep the pole not collapsing as long as possible

 

 

Internal Links :

Another Version of this Applet - Taking the "hand" as the frame of reference (Jar file)

Torque

Sticks Falling Over

Download Executable Jar File

Run outside of the browser by pressing 'Enter' or double-clicking the Jar file

 

 

 

Author and Copyright:

Chiu-king Ng

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Last Update:

20-3-2019

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