Variable Inertia Kit
Product Specification Sheet
Variable Inertia Kit
Model Number: MTM-91
The Variable Inertia Kit from Micro Technologies is a rotational mechanics apparatus designed to demonstrate how the distribution of mass affects moment of inertia and rotational behaviour. The MT-10565 consists of two discs with internal compartments that can accommodate up to eight solid balls, allowing symmetrical or non-symmetrical loading arrangements for comparative inertia experiments.
Product Specification
The Variable Inertia Kit from Micro Technologies is designed for practical investigations into moment of inertia, mass distribution and rotational dynamics. The apparatus allows the distribution of mass around the rotational axis to be changed while maintaining a convenient experimental configuration.
The MT-10565 consists of two discs containing internal loading compartments. These compartments are designed to accommodate solid balls that can be positioned at different locations within the discs.
Up to eight solid balls can be loaded into the compartments. By changing their positions relative to the rotational axis, different mass distributions can be created and their effects on rotational behaviour can be compared.
The load on one disc can be arranged symmetrically, while the other can be loaded non-symmetrically. This provides a direct method of comparing how different mass distributions influence rotational inertia, balance and dynamic behaviour.
An important concept demonstrated by the kit is that moment of inertia depends not only on the total mass of an object but also on how far that mass is distributed from the axis of rotation. Moving masses farther from the axis generally increases the moment of inertia, while positioning them closer to the axis decreases it.
The kit is useful for exploring the relationship:
I = Σmr²
where I represents moment of inertia, m represents mass and r represents the perpendicular distance of the mass from the axis of rotation.
Because the loading configuration can be changed easily, multiple experimental arrangements can be compared using the same apparatus. This makes the kit useful for investigations involving rotational inertia, angular acceleration, torque, rotational equilibrium and mass distribution.
The supplied solid balls provide the loading masses required for standard demonstrations, while the compartmentalized disc design helps keep the selected mass arrangement organized during experimentation.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Variable Inertia Kit is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories, dynamics laboratories, research facilities and other environments conducting rotational-motion investigations.
Features
- Two-disc variable inertia system
- Internal loading compartments
- Accommodates up to 8 solid balls
- Eight solid balls included
- Symmetrical loading capability
- Non-symmetrical loading capability
- Variable mass distribution
- Demonstrates moment of inertia
- Suitable for rotational dynamics experiments
- Multiple loading configurations
- Compact mechanical construction
- Reusable experimental apparatus
- Instructions included
Benefits
- Clearly demonstrates the effect of mass distribution on rotational inertia
- Allows direct comparison of different loading arrangements
- Helps investigate symmetrical and asymmetrical mass distribution
- Provides practical understanding of moment of inertia
- Supports rotational dynamics and angular-motion experiments
- Multiple configurations can be created using one kit
- No complex electronic instrumentation is required for basic demonstrations
- Supplied masses enable immediate experimental setup
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Variable Inertia Kit |
| Model No. | MT-10565 |
| Product Type | Rotational Dynamics Apparatus |
| Number of Discs | 2 |
| Disc Design | Internally Compartmented |
| Maximum Loading | Up to 8 Balls |
| Supplied Masses | 8 Solid Balls |
| Loading Arrangement | Variable |
| Symmetrical Loading | Supported |
| Non-Symmetrical Loading | Supported |
| Main Principle | Moment of Inertia |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Instructions | Included |
| Primary Application | Rotational Inertia Experiments |
Supplied Components
| Component | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| Compartmented Discs | 2 |
| Solid Balls | 8 |
| Instructions | Included |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-10565 | Variable Inertia Kit |
Applications
- Moment of inertia experiments
- Variable inertia demonstrations
- Rotational motion investigations
- Mass distribution experiments
- Rotational dynamics studies
- Symmetrical loading experiments
- Asymmetrical loading investigations
- Angular acceleration studies
- Torque and inertia demonstrations
- Mechanics laboratory experiments
- Dynamics laboratory investigations
Available Variants
Variable Inertia Kit, Variable Inertia Apparatus, Moment of Inertia Kit, Rotational Inertia Kit, Variable Moment of Inertia Apparatus, Inertia Disc Kit, Mass Distribution Apparatus, Rotational Dynamics Kit
SKU System
MT-VIK-10565
FAQs
What is the MT-10565 Variable Inertia Kit used for?
The MT-10565 is used to demonstrate how changing the position and distribution of mass affects moment of inertia and rotational behaviour.
How many discs are included in the kit?
The kit contains two internally compartmented discs.
How many balls can be loaded into the discs?
The discs can be loaded with up to eight solid balls, which are included with the kit.
Can symmetrical and non-symmetrical loading be demonstrated?
Yes. One disc can be loaded symmetrically while another can be arranged non-symmetrically, allowing the effects of different mass distributions to be compared.
What happens when mass is moved farther from the rotational axis?
For the same mass, increasing its distance from the rotational axis generally increases the moment of inertia because rotational inertia depends on the square of the distance from the axis.
What physics concepts can be investigated using this kit?
The kit can support investigations involving moment of inertia, rotational dynamics, mass distribution, angular acceleration, torque and rotational balance.
Are the loading balls supplied with the apparatus?
Yes. The MT-10565 is supplied with eight solid balls.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Model MT-10565
- Two compartmented loading discs
- Eight solid balls included
- Multiple mass-distribution configurations
- Suitable for rotational mechanics investigations
- Simple and reusable laboratory apparatus
- Bulk, institutional, OEM and distributor supply available
Call to Action
Choose the Variable Inertia Kit – MT-10565 from Micro Technologies for practical investigations of moment of inertia, mass distribution and rotational dynamics. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, bulk orders, OEM requirements, distributor supply and customized quotations.
