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1J40.70: CRANE BOOM

PURPOSE: Analyze three configurations for the crane boom.

DESCRIPTION: The three configurations pictured may be readily set up and analyzed. The dynamometer measures tension in the rope; an internal spring scale measures the compression in the boom.

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EQUIPMENT: Crane boom, mass, rope, Newton scale, pulley, clamps and rods, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: 15 min.


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