Pulleys: Fixed, Movable and Systems

Pulleys: Fixed, Movable and Systems

Students construct a complex system of six pulleys and determine its ideal mechanical advantage. They then use the system to lift a weight and measure the work input and energy output of the system. They calculate the actual mechanical advantage and efficiency of the system and evaluate the system for sources of loss.


Required Equipment

Arbor Scientific Physics Workshop Stand
Arbor Scientific Pulleys Group
Arbor Scientific Spring Scales (Complete Set)
Arbor Scientific Meter Stick 6 pack
Arbor Scientific Hooked Mass Set
Arbor Scientific No-Stretch Pulley String, 25 meters

January 01, 2011 Collin Wassilak

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