1.
Objective of the experiment
The main objective of the force table experiment is to analyse the principles of
vector addition and equilibrium of forces.More specifically by manipulating the
magnitudes and directions of forces in order to observe how these quantities
combine.
2.
Description of tools and equipments used
3.
Equipment
Description
ME_9447 Force Table
A circular table with degree markings
which is used to apply forces at
different angles.
4 Pulleys and Pulley Clamps
Small wheel like system attached to
edges of the Force table which are
used t oguid ethe strings which will
be holding the weights.
Mass hangers
Serve purposoe of supporting the
weights which will be suspended by
the strings and the pulleys.
Weights
Used to apply known forces.
Strings
Connects the weights to the central
ring
Central ring
A small ring which will experience
the force of all the vectors.
Activities Undertaken
"Since three out of the four masses were given, we needed to determine the
mass and angle of the fourth force to achieve equilibrium, ensuring the central ring
remained precisely at the center of the force table. Using a trial-and-error approach,
we adjusted the weight on the hanger and fine-tuned the pulley angle. Our initial
estimate, based on pre-calculations, was 95.7118g at 321.760°. However, after
applying these theoretical values, the ring was not perfectly centered. To correct this,
we incrementally reduced the mass by approximately 2g and adjusted the angle until
equilibrium was achieved at 93.79g and 322.1°."