Walking The Spool

large spool
PIRA: 
1K10.30
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1K Applications of Newton's Laws
Concept: 
Dynamic Torque

 

Pull on a cord wrapped around the axle of a large spool. The spool can be made to go forward, go backward, or slide depending on the angle.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu