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Flying Pig
Item #P4-2165
$18.95
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| Unit Price | $18.95 |
| 6+ | $18.00 |
Make centripetal force approachable
Turn complex calculations into concrete experiences with the Flying Pig. Topics like circular motion, centripetal acceleration, orbital mechanics, and even atomic structure often intimidate students with equations alone—but watching them play out physically helps students connect the math to real motion. Keep students engaged, curious and far more confident with this whimsical winged wonder.
Why Educators Love the Flying Pig
- Engaging: Instantly grabs student attention.
- Durable: Built to last for years of classroom use.
- Versatile: Works for physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy.
- Budget-friendly: Supports teaching as a demo or affordable as a class set.
Product Details
Perfect for introducing or reviewing Newton’s laws, the Flying Pig illustrates:
- Why objects move in a circle
- What happens if centripetal force is removed (string cut demonstration)
- The difference between centripetal and “centrifugal” force
- Real-world examples: safe curve speeds, amusement park rides, planetary motion
With its conical pendulum motion, it’s an ideal visual for energy transfer, acceleration, and force vectors.
For All Levels of Physics
From Conceptual Physics to AP Physics C: Mechanics, the Flying Pig adapts to your curriculum:
- Conceptual Physics – Minimal math, focus on velocity, acceleration, energy transfer
- High School Physics – Measure pig’s speed, relate to real-world motion
- AP Physics 1 / Algebra-Based – Civil engineering concepts, banked curves, friction/tension forces
- AP Physics C – Conical pendulum equations, small-angle approximations, real-world constraints
Model Orbital Mechanics & Astronomy
Share this tool between physics and earth science classes to explore:
- Kepler’s Laws and orbital motion
- Elliptical orbits, eccentricity, and conic sections
- Orbital speed changes and Hohmann transfers
- Artificial gravity simulations
Unexpected Chemistry Connections
Yes, even chemistry teachers can use the Flying Pig! Demonstrate:
- Rutherford’s atomic model (electron orbits)
- Why the Bohr model replaced it
- Atomic radius trends (adding weight to shorten orbit radius)
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Product Specifications
Specs:
Wingspan: 16 inches (40 cm)
Power source: 2 AA batteries (sold separately)
Flying diameter: approx. 1.2 meters with 1 meter string
Setup time: 5 minutes
What's Included:
Flying Pig
Ceiling mount with hardware and string line
Warning: California Residents
WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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