EM-106.

02 |FORCE SET

Figure 1 Apparatus

DESCRIPTION

A large vertical force board is clamped into the working area in frame. The force board contains graduations
around its perimeter for accurate position of cords. At the center of the force board is a fastening to hold the key
components before experimental release. Single and double pulleys sets can be fixed round the perimeter of the
frame to produce an infinite variety of multi-directional forces in a vertical plane. By using a single cord ring
(concurrent forces), and the cords tensioned with Load hangers and weights to obtain equilibrium. An assembly
for non-concurrent forces is supplied. The lines of action of the cords are transferred onto a sheet of paper (not
supplied) clipped to the force board using the board clips provided. A set of weights and hangers are supplied.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

i. Equilibrium of a set of forces acting in a vertical plane

ii. Equilibrium of up to six concurrent forces
iii. Equilibrium of up to six non-concurrent forces
iv. Graphical solution of a triangle of forces (three forces) or closed polygon for more than three
forces Link polygon
v. Construction of polygon of forces

FEATURES

• Very visual experiment

• Model Warren and truss options available
• Simulated Ladder option available Up to six (6)
• Concurrent & Non-Concurrent Forces.
• Immediate results plotted on removable sheets of paper.
• User Manual.
• Self-contained, bench mounted.
• Direct measurement of forces.

2nd Floor, Plaza No.1009, Block-F, Commercial Area, State Life Insurance Employees Cooperative Housing
Society Limited, Lahore Nishter Town, Pakistan Tel: +92 321 8835034, Email: info@edutechlahore.com

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EM-106.02 |FORCE SET

• Adjustable lines of action of forces.

• Practical verification of triangle of forces, polygon of forces and link polygon.
• Demonstrates equilibrium of forces at a point, applied to various points round a disc or acting on a
rectangular lamina.
• Concurrent & Non-concurrent coplanar forces.

SPECIFICATION

o Force Board:50 (L) x 60(H) cm

o Graduated scales
o 6 x Load hanger
o 2 x Double Pulley assembly
o 5 x Single pulley assembly
o Weights: 10x 0.1N 2x 0.5N 2x 1N 2x 2N 2x 5N

DIMENSIONS

o Weight: 12 kg (Approx.)
o Length: 350mm
o Width: 350mm
o Height: 350mm

2nd Floor, Plaza No.1009, Block-F, Commercial Area, State Life Insurance Employees Cooperative Housing
Society Limited, Lahore Nishter Town, Pakistan Tel: +92 321 8835034, Email: info@edutechlahore.com

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