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A way to give students a hands on understanding of the lever arm. Lifting a 1kg mass by rotating the grip bar. The farther a 1kg mass is away from the grip, the harder it is to lift. Caution: People with weak wrists should lift with care.  
A way to give students a hands on understanding of the lever arm. Lifting a 1kg mass by rotating the grip bar. The farther a 1kg mass is away from the grip, the harder it is to lift. Caution: People with weak wrists should lift with care.  

Latest revision as of 10:04, 13 March 2023

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Description:

A way to give students a hands on understanding of the lever arm. Lifting a 1kg mass by rotating the grip bar. The farther a 1kg mass is away from the grip, the harder it is to lift. Caution: People with weak wrists should lift with care.

Location:

  • Between Sh. A and Sh. B
  • Mass Shelf A-4