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Peer reviewedHinrichsen, Peter F. – Physics Teacher, 1981
Examples of the application of compound pendulum theory to the practical measurement of the moments of inertia of human beings, farm tractors, and sailing boats are presented. Suggests developing laboratory experiments to measure moments of inertia of hockey sticks, golf clubs, and frisbees, among others. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Human Body, Mathematical Applications
