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Center of Gravity
(pendulums & phase play)

Rest a long stick between your thumb and index finger on both hands. Slowly move your hands towards the center of the stick and notice that the stick remains evenly balanced. As your left hand moves closer to the center of gravity, more weight is placed on that hand making it easier for the right hand, to slide and vice versa. Your hands trade off balancing the stick until both hands meet at the center of gravity, where both hands support equal weight.

Exhibit Specs
36"dia X 72"h
130 lbs.
 
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Center of Gravity 1
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Center of Gravity 2
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