Physics 151 Lab - Setup Instructions: Radial Force

Physics 151 Setup Details:
Radial Force & Riding an Elevator
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Room setup
Bob setup

Mass hangs over edge of bench
Attach string to Bob with bent paper clip

Align Bob directly over pointer
Adjust base screws to level platform
using a circular bubble level

Secure flag to rotating shaft with two small screws
Detail of screw attachment

Thread screws into holes for storage.
Do Not leave flags attached!
Place assorted small masses in holders;
500-g mass can sit on the bench

Put bathroom scales on small movable table

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Room setup	Bob setup
Mass hangs over edge of bench	Attach string to Bob with bent paper clip
Align Bob directly over pointer	Adjust base screws to level platform using a circular bubble level
Secure flag to rotating shaft with two small screws	Detail of screw attachment
Thread screws into holes for storage. Do Not leave flags attached!	Place assorted small masses in holders; 500-g mass can sit on the bench
Put bathroom scales on small movable table


©Jeffrey R. Miller	St. Lawrence University	Department of Physics