PASCO SE-8685 Pulley Demonstration System - Manual (Page 2)

Pulley Demonstration System Model No. SE-8685
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Table of Contents
Equipment List........................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................. 4
Equipment Setup ........................................................ 5
I. Assembling the Frame ................................................................................................................5
II. Sample Setup Options (Hanging Pulleys on the Frame) ...........................................................5
A. Set up a Single Pulley on the Frame ..................................................................................... 5
B. Set up a Double Pulley on the Frame ....................................................................................6
C. Set up One or More Triple-Tandem Pulley(s) on the Frame ................................................6
D. Set up One or More Quadruple Pulley(s) on the Frame........................................................7
E. Set up a Four-Step Pulley on the Frame ................................................................................7
Suggested Experiments ................................................. 8
Experiment 1: Mechanical and Force Differences between a Single and Double Pulley..............8
Experiment 2: Determining the Work/Energy of a Pulley System ..............................................10
Experiment 3: Discovering the Mechanics of a Wheel and Axle (4-Step Pulley).......................11
Sample Data/Results...................................................12
Appendix A: Specifications............................................ 13
Appendix B: Technical Support ....................................... 14
Appendix C: Copyright and Warranty Information .................. 14