Vertical Force Table with Pulleys, masses, Mass Hangers (3), and String.
Blackboard Mechanics set

 

Code Number: 1J30.50

Demo Title: Force Table, Vertical and Horizontal

Principle: Vector Addition of Forces

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Vertical Force Table with Pulleys, Masses (Assorted), Mass Hangers (3), and String.

Procedure:

Since we are using the force table in a vertical position you must make sure that you add the 10 grams for the central string connector to the vector force in the gravitational direction (middle string).

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