Maxwell's wheel: Flywheel with axle, supported on strings or stand.
1M40.50 • A+30+5
Maxwell's wheel and Yo-Yo. Note: If the Yo-Yo does not hang horizontally, it will precess and snarl the strings.
Video Video of Demo
Usage
Fall 2014 - Fall 2025
16
reservations across 3
classes
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