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1J30.10: EQUILIBRIUM OF FORCES - INCLINED PLANE

PURPOSE: To demonstrate equilibrium of forces.

DESCRIPTION: Given an angle of inclination a of the inclined plane, this apparatus demonstrates that the mass m required to hold a cart of mass M at equilibrium on the inclined plane is given by:

mg = Mg sin a

SUGGESTIONS:

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EQUIPMENT: Inclined plane with pulley, cart, and weight set, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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