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B2-14: SUM OF FORCES - LARGE ROPE VERSION

PURPOSE: To develop a feel for equilibrium of forces on a large scale.

DESCRIPTION: Two or three people can pull ropes in various directions to find combinations of forces and directions that result in equilibrium.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Section of heavy rope; three ropes attached to ring.

SETUP TIME: None.


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