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Crane Boom
Purpose
Analyze three configurations for the crane boom.
Equipment
Crane boom, 3-kg mass, rope, 100 Newton scale, pulley, clamps and rods, as photographed.
Setup Time
5 min.
Images
Description
The three configurations pictured may be readily set up and analyzed. The dynamometer measures tension in the rope; an internal spring scale measures the compression in the boom.
References
Central Scientific Co., Crane Boom, Cat. No. 74300, Chicago, Ill, Instructions for Use. Central Scientific Co., Chicago, Ill; Selective Experiments in Physics, No. 71990-M32b, Static Equilibrium: The Crane.
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
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See pagesb1. center of mass statics
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See pagesb2. equilibrium of forces & torques
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See pagesb3. simple machines
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See pagesb4. elasticity
Physics Lab Demos