Tightrope Walker

DeSTEMber

Have you ever tried to walk on a balance beam or even a sidewalk crack? Discover how tightrope walkers are able to lower their center of gravity, increase their moment of inertia, and exert torque in order to stay balanced and perform stunts at great heights. Create your own tightrope walker to explore the best way to keep them balanced.

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