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BALANCE BIRD 1J20.22

PURPOSE: To show the stability produced by a low center of gravity.

DESCRIPTION: A colorful bird curiously balances on its small pointed beak.  The bird
has lead weights inside the wingtips and the wings are held in a low position.
EQUIPMENT: Bird.  Stored in mechanics. Rod to put it on a table.  Small stick to put pass it around the class.

SETUP NOTES: None.

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000