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Weighted Inclined Plane Set

An inclined plane with 2 masses hung from it.

Concept Overview:

1. Visualization of the normal and frictional forces exerted by two surfaces in contact.  

2. Equilibrium of forces as resolved by using Newton's laws.

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to FollowExpected Result

1. Hang the yellow weight from the pulley on the left.

2. Hang the red weight f rom the pulley on the right.

3. Remove incline.

The car will not move.

For a breakdown of the mathematics for this demonstration, please see the following calculations:  s1_math.pdf

 

Category
Identifier
M: S - 001