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C8-34: POWER - INSTRUCTOR DRAGGING CONCRETE BLOCK

PURPOSE: To demonstrate power where it is clear that the instructor is working.

DESCRIPTION: Drag block with uniform speed and measure the force. Calculate the power from the force, the distance traveled, and the time elapsed.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: 31 kG concrete block, carpet sample, nylon rope, 100 Newton scale and handle.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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