Statics of rigid bodies
1J30.10 Suspended Block
Use:
Adjust masses on weight holder until forces balanced. Remove inclined plane. Normal force, weight and tension will balance so object does not move. Can adjust to different angles.
Setup:
Assembled as needed. Some time needed to assemble and adjust.
Equations:
N= W cos(A), T=Wsin(A)
Safety Issues:
none
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James Clark