Moments
Principle
Coplanar forces (weight, spring balance) act on the moments disc on either side of the pivot. In equilibrium, the moments are determined as a function of the magnitude and direction of the forces and of the reference point.
Benefits
- Understand the relation and the difference between moments and force.
- Smart designed equipment that makes measurements clear and easy.
- The famous quote of Archimedes in its quantitative formulation of todays physics: “Give me the place to stand, and I shall move the earth.”
Ruler, plastic, 200 mm
Universal clamp
Tripod base PHYWE
Support rod, stainless steel, 500 mm
Bosshead, turnable
Bolt with pin
Fish line, l. 100m
Weight holder,
Slotted weight, black, 10 g
Slotted weight, black, 50 g
Moments disk
Spring balance,transparent, 1 N
Right angle clamp expert
Barrel base expert
Tasks
- Determination of the moment as a function of the distance between the origin of the coordinates and the point of action of the force.
- Determination of the moment as a function of the angle between the force and the position vector to the point of action of the force.
- Determination of the moment as a function of the force.
What you can learn about
- Moments
- Coupling
- Equilibrium
- Statics
- Lever
- Coplanar forces