PASCO ME-9891 Flexible I-beam - Manual

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Introduction
The model ME-9891 Flexible I-beam illustrates beam stiffness and deflection. Because it flexes more than a
metal or wooden beam, students can easily observe that its vertical stiffness is greater than its horizontal stiff-
ness. Use the Flexible I-beam to demonstrate how a beam bends under various load and support configurations.
Add sensors to quantitatively explore the concepts of internal moment, second moment of area, and flexural
rigidity.
Included Equipment Part Number
Flexible I-beam ME-9891
Recommended Equipment
1
1 Equipment recommended for experiment on page 6.
Force Sensor
2
2
Simultaneous use of two PASPORT sensors requires a multi-port PASPORT interface such as Xplorer
GLX (PS-2002) or PowerLink (PS-2001); or two single-port interfaces such as USB Link (PS-2100).
PS-2104
Motion Sensor
2
or
Rotary Motion Sensor
2
PS-2103
PS-2120
Large Table Clamp ME-9472
Base and Support Rod ME-9355
45 cm Rod ME-8736
Multi Clamp SE-9442
String (about 1 m) SE-8050
Small hanging mass (about 50 g) SE-8759
(2) Pencils
Adhesive tape (about 20 cm)
Flexible I-beam
ME-9891