Physics & Astronomy

Force

Purpose
To provide some simple examples of force and how it�s measured.
Location
Room 136, shelf M3
Equipment
Bathroom Scale — Weight: The gravitational force between you and Earth
Bungee Cords — more pull force = more stretch
Spring Scales — measuring pull using an instrument calibrated in SI units
1 Kilogram Hanger, 1 kg and 5 kg Masses — To demonstrate the relationship between weight and mass using a spring scale
Force Sensors (Pasco) — To illustrate force measurement using a strain gage type sensor (instructions enclosed)