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A way to give students a hands on understanding of the lever arm. Most everyone can pick up two kilos in the hole nearest the handles. Few can do so at the furthest end.
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.  
 
Caution: Those who try too hard to hold up the heavy mass at the far end may find that while their grip may hold their skin may not. Prep room staff have received very nasty blisters from this.


'''Location:'''
'''Location:'''


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

Latest revision as of 10:04, 13 March 2023

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Torque Bar.gif
Torquebar.JPG

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