Reference: Lab Experiments Journal vol-11, No.2, Page-124

Atwood apparatus

Experiment(s):

Determination of acceleration due to gravity

Verify Newton’s II law of motion

Specifications

1 . Atwood machine

                    Length: 1.5 m
Pulley: Wheel mounted on low resistance free rolling bearing
Number of sensors: 2  
Position adjustment for sensor: Yes
Levelling screw for base: Yes
                  

2 . Time interval clock

                    Range: 0-999.9 sec
Resolution: 0.1 sec
Time measuring: Based on inputs from start sensor and stop sensor
Reset: Automatically on interrupting start sensor
Rated Input: 220 V/50 Hz or 110 V/60 Hz
Power consumption: <50 W
                  

3 . Electromagnet & weights

                    Electromagnet for release of weights from still
Balancing weights: Slotted weights tied end-to-end, pair of 5x50 g
                  

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