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B2-16: VECTOR ADDITION WITH ROPE AND STUDENTS

PURPOSE: To demonstrate vector addition.

DESCRIPTION: Two "strong" students pull the ends of the rope. A "weaker" student pulls crosswise on the center of the rope. The ends of the rope will be pulled inward by a large force.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 1J30.25)

EQUIPMENT: Rope.

SETUP TIME: None.


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