Force Components on an Inclined Plane

PIRA 1J30.10

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

A cart on an inclined plane is held in place by masses. Slide the incline out of the way and the block will be suspended.

Recipe and
Location:

Inclined Plane Demo

Floor of Demo Room Somewhere

Video:

Streaming Video:

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MPG Video:

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Real Video:

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Notes:

The block has a mass of 427 g. The masses needed to balance the perpendicular and parallel forces are 342 g and 256 g respectively.