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Table of Contents

  • 1. Mechanics
    • A. First Day Demos
    • B. First Law, Inertia
    • C. Second Law
    • D. Third Law
    • E. Angular Momentum
    • F. Ballistics
    • G. Center of Mass Demonstrations
    • H. Energy
    • I. Friction
    • J. Gravitational Acceleration
    • K. Kinematics
    • L. Momentum and Collisions
    • M. Nonlinear Mechanics
    • N. Rotational Inertia
    • O. Statics
      • 10. Biceps Muscle
      • 20. Leaning Ladder
      • 30. Strut and Tie Set
    • P. Torque
    • Q. Uniform Circular Motion
    • R. Vectors and Forces
    • S. Data Studio
  • 2. Harmonic Motion, Waves and Sound
  • 3. Matter and Thermodynamics
  • 4. Electricity and Magnetism
  • 5. Light and Optics
  • 6. Modern Physics
  • 7. Astronomy
  • 8. Software and Multimedia
  • 9. Index and code conversion from older manual
  • External Resources

30. Strut and Tie Set

A multiple strut and brace framework can be set up on the lecture table. Force indicators (indicating newtons) are placed in the framework to show the balanced forces. The biceps muscle shown above is an example. An instruction manual showing various set-ups is available (hoisting, wall crane, roof truss, etc.).

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