Overview
 
In lecture, we have emphasized the usefulness of free-body diagrams, in which the forces acting on a particular object by other objects are sketched by means of vectors.  In today’s experiment you will measure forces by means of a force plate, and then you will be asked to sketch the corresponding free-body diagrams in your worksheet.


There are three parts to this experiment. Part I asks some preparatory questions, Part II concerns equilibrium, and Part II acceleration.  You should do Part I in advance of coming to lab.  If not, do Parts II and III, then return to Part I to complete the worksheet.
 
 
Part I
Part II
Part III
Worksheet
Index