Code Number: 1J40.50
Demo Title: Roberval Balance
Condition: Good
Principle: Platform Balance
Area of Study: Mechanics
Equipment:
Roberval balance
Procedure:
This device is a actual model of a platform balance. No matter what their position on the horizontal arms, equal weights will always balance on this device.
References:
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