How do we Determine the Mass of a Planet? Activity I: How do objects move in a circular orbit? In this experiment we will verify how objects such as planets move in a circular orbit. The apparatus consists of a long string threaded through a short tube, one end connected to a rubber stopper and the other end to a hanging mass. Procedure: 1. Attach a hanging mass at the end of the string. 2. Mark a spot on the string about 1 inch below the tube. 3. Twirl the stopper above your head so that the mark does not move up or down. 4. Change the speed at which you rotate the rubber stopper so that the mark moves up and down? hanging mass (M) rubber stopper (m)
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How do we Determine the Mass of a Planet?
Activity I: How do objects move in a circular orbit?
In this experiment we will verify how objects such as planets move in a circular orbit.
The apparatus consists of a long string threaded through a short tube, one end connected to a
rubber stopper and the other end to a hanging mass.
Procedure:
1. Attach a hanging mass at the end of the string.
2. Mark a spot on the string about 1 inch below the tube.
3. Twirl the stopper above your head so that the mark does not move up or down.
4. Change the speed at which you rotate the rubber stopper so that the mark moves up and
down?
hanging mass (M)
rubber stopper (m)
What happens to the mark when you speed up the stopper? _________________________