Atwood's Machine

P.I.R.A. #: 1G 10.40

Demonstrates: Acceleration.

Description: Pulley with small and large radius.
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Condition: Good. Size: 81'' H x 2' Diameter (of disk). Hazard: None.

Instructions: Set up as in schematic.
Items Used: Atwood's Machine, string, masses.
Notes: Requires dedicated setup time.
Schematic: none. Tech Specs (PDF format): none.
Mathematical Description / Measured Results: (m2-m1)g = (m1+m2)a

Web Links: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/atwd.html

History: http://physics.kenyon.edu/EarlyApparatus/Mechanics/Atwoods_Machine/Atwoods_Machine.html

http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/semester1/c5_atwood.html

http://www.msu.edu/user/brechtjo/physics/atwood/atwood.html