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DSM02 Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage

Objective:

To demonstrate mechanical advantage of:

  • Differential chain hoist pulley
  • Geared wheels
  • Jack screw
  • Capstan.

Apparatus:

  • Various pulleys, fixed and moving
  • Gears
  • Chain hoist
  • Screw jack
  • Supporting frame
  • Hooked weights

 

Method:

Combinations of pulleys, gears, capstans can be used to illustrate mechanical advantage.

They are all assembled in such a way that the instructor can choose which concept to emphasize.

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