Experimental physics activity employing an Euler’s disk
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Teaching, Physics, Euler’s diskAbstract
In this work, it is proposed the construction of an Euler’s disk for teaching physics. The idea is to analyze the movement of a spinning coin on a table and compare the movement of the coin with the movement of the Euler disc. The Euler’s disk was constructed from three hard disks (HD) and a speaker magnet. The disk is set to rotate and the associated kinetic and potential energy were analyzed. To investigate the influence of friction on motion, the disk is set to rotate on different surfaces and the time until the disk comes to rest is measured. In summary, Euler’s disk is an apparatus that allows the study of movement, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy and energy transformation processes. In addition, the influence of frictional forces on the movement of bodies can be studied. In short, Euler’s disk is a simple and practical way to study the physics of movement using this experimental apparatus, ensuring effective learning.
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VEGA BAUTISTA, Javier de la. Estudio de ingenios científicos con aplicaciones en educación y divulgación. 2020. Trabalho de conclusão de curso - Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madri, Espanha.
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