Mechanics
Used to demonstrate the effect of having unbalanced weights on the two sides of a pulley.
APPARATUS: |
LOCATION:
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Pulley |
B3
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Rope |
D2
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Modeling clay | |
Weight |
A5
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Begin the experiment by having equal weights on both sides of the pulley. Show that
they are either stationary or moving with a constant velocity indicating zero acceleration.
Add a small piece of clay to one of the weights. Show that the weight is moving up
and down with a certain acceleration.