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1J30.40 Balanced block on an incline

PURPOSE: To show the resolution of the forces on a block on an inclined plane.

DESCRIPTION: A wood block is balanced by masses and pulleys on an incline plane, as shown in the photo. Remove the incline plane and the block stays put because the forces normal and parallel to the incline are balanced by weights and pulleys EQUIPMENT: Incline plane, block, masses and pulleys as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 1/2 hour.

 

 

Updated by Jun Qi in 3/3/2000