Components of Force, vector sum of forces


A4-1  Components of Force, vector sum of forces
Purpose: To demonstrate inertia of rest.
Description: Two large dial type spring balances are attached to the top of a blackboard with a string tied on the hooks of both balances. A known weight is hung at various points from the string. In each case the vectors can easily be placed on the blackboard and equilibrium conditions worked out.
References: Mj-1
Equipment: two large dial type speing balances, string and weight. 

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