Air pulley
Purpose To use in experiments requiring near-frictionless pulleys. Parts The air-powered pulley is found on shelf D1 Set up Secure pulley, attach to air supply, and use as desired. Continue reading »
pulleys
Sliding ramp/pulley system
Purpose An interesting example to illustrate force components and related concepts. Parts The system is found fully-assembled on shelf C2 Set up The system is already assembled; one may pull on the pulley manually or attach weight/force mater as desired. Continue reading »
Block and tackle (incomplete)
Atwood Machine (incomplete)
Purpose: Demonstrates basic principles of dynamics and acceleration. Parts: Pulleys String Set of masses Pulley holder. Setup: Set it up as shown in the pictures. The velocities/accelerations can be logged using Labquest interface box. Change the hanging masses and watch the accelerations. Continue reading »