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1G10.40 - Atwood's Machine
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Code Number: 1G10.40
Demo Title: Atwood's Machine
Condition: Good
Principle: Frictional Drag of Pulley and Cord
Area of Study: Mechanics
Equipment:
Pulleys (Single and Double Pulley unit), String, Masses (2 Each) (100, 500, 1000 Grams), Set of Masses (10 to 1000 Grams), and Vertical stand.
Procedure:
Assemble as shown. With 1 Kg hanging from each side, it should only take a 10 g mass placed onto the top of one of the masses to create and acceleration.
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Video Credit: Daniel Reinart