Meter Stick Torque Beam, 1J40.20

Topic and Concept:

Statistics of Rigid Bodies, [:RigidBodies#StaticTorque: 1J40. Static Torque]

Location:

Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA1:(A1)]
Shelf: #1,2,3..

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Abstract:

A meter stick, suspended at the center, is used as a torque balance. Different combinations of weights hung at different distances can keep the beam balanced demonstrating how torque works.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

apparatus	[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2]
all other parts	[:MechanicsCabinetBayB1: ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2]
...	[:MechanicsCabinetBayA5: ME, Bay A5, Shelf #2]

Important Setup Notes:

Setup and Procedure:

List steps for setup then procedure.
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Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

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Videos:

[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia - Torque]

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Meter Stick Torque Beam, 1J40.20