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Latest revision as of 17:41, 2 June 2021
Back to 1D - Motion in two dimensions
PIRA index: 1D50.20
Description
Similar to a whirligig, this demonstration shows how a lighter mass can lift a heavier mass using tension in a string.
Equipment
- 2 masses
- string
- pulleys, rods, and c-clamps setup
Instructions
Set up the pulleys, rods, and c-clamps as shown in the image. Thread the string through the pulleys and attach it to each end of a masses. Lightly swing the smaller mass in order to lift the heavier one off the table.
Keywords
light mass, lift, heavy mass
Images & Movies
Figure1
