Do you know what are these physics-I-lab devices?

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The discussion centers on identifying the applications of various physics laboratory devices. The first device appears to function as a low-cost centrifuge due to its ability to spin rapidly, suggesting it can separate substances based on density. The second device is speculated to apply strong forces, potentially serving as a height measuring instrument. The third device's unusual metallic strip design raises questions about its purpose, with suggestions of it being an electrical device for current generation.

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I think they were developed to torture grad students who didn't improve their grades enough.
 
1.: You can spin the top quite fast. If the attached metallic things can rotate as the comparison between the two images suggests, it could be used as cheap centrifuge.
2. Something to apply a strong force? A height measuring device?
3. Does the metallic strip look to be so weird on purpose?
 
mfb said:
1.: You can spin the top quite fast. If the attached metallic things can rotate as the comparison between the two images suggests, it could be used as cheap centrifuge.
Isn't it an electrical device in order to produce a current in combination with something else?!
 
I don't see how you would use together with electricity.
 

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