Fidget Spinner Test Bed

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A compact test platform for a fidget spinner, perfect for demonstrating fundamental physics concepts. Simply connect a LED and LDR to initiate experimentation. By linking it to an oscilloscope, you can conduct various experiments: - Calculate RPM by performing basic mathematical calculations based on the number of arms the fidget spinner has. - Observe friction and deceleration, measuring how the width between pulses decreases after each turn. - Determine angular velocity. - Learn to utilize the horizontal axis of an oscilloscope to manually calculate frequency and measure periods. - Investigate the effects of lubrication on the fidget spinner's performance. Alternatively, you can connect it to an Arduino to compute measurements electronically. Hooking up an inductive sensor is also an option for collecting data. It's ultimately your decision. This setup is ideal for teaching kids basic physics principles while they engage with their favourite gadget.