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Vector Addition With Rope And Students
Purpose
To demonstrate vector addition.
Equipment
Rope
Images
Description
Two "strong" students pull the ends of the rope. A "weaker" student pulls crosswise on the center of the rope. The ends of the rope will be pulled inward by a large force.
References
(PIRA 1J30.25)
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
Physics Lab Demos