Home /
Physics /
Advanced Student Experiments /
Mechanics /
Forces, simple machines and oscillations /
Composition and decomposition of forces /
Composition of forces in the same or opposing directions /
Composition of forces in the same or opposing directions

Composition of forces in the same or opposing directions

LP1.2.3.1

To carry out all experiments from this subject area, we offer you a complete set: CLICK HERE

Description

The students hang a lever from 2 dynamometers. Weights are then attached at different positions. In doing so, they realise that forces that are equal or opposite in direction can be added like positive or negative numbers.

Components of equipment sets

2	30121 8	Stand base MF
1	30126 4	Stand rod 25 cm, 10 mm Ø
2	301271 4	Stand rod 40 cm, 10 mm Ø
2	30125 4	Support block
2	31404 4	Support clip, for plugging in
2	340851 8	Weight, 50 g
1	31401 4	Dynamometer, tension and compression, 1.5 N
1	68651 4	Cord
1	667017 4	Scissors 125 mm, round-ended
1	340831 4	Lever 37.5 cm

Print page

Technical Service & Support:

Online Service Portal
Do you have any questions or suggestions regarding our devices, products, experiments, equipment sets or about our software? You need spare parts? FORM

Repair Service
You would like to register a repair? FORM

Europe

For European distributors, please visit: European distributors

Worldwide requests

Click here for our contact form.

Composition of forces in the same or opposing directions

Description

Components of equipment sets

Contact Us