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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
    • P. Torque
      • 10. Falling Chimney
      • 20. Torque Illustrations
      • 30. Torque Wrench
      • 40. Tricks with a Meter Stick
    • 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. Torque Wrench

Add hanging weights at different distances to break the hold of the friction nut. It takes twice the weight at half the distance. Watch out for your foot.

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