Rotational Statics

In this lab, students use a force sensor and tension protractor to demonstrate that the sum of the forces acting on an object in static translational equilibrium is equal to zero, and the sum of the torques acting on an object in static rotational equilibrium is equal to zero.

Grade Level: Advanced Placement

Subject: Physics

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Standards Correlations

IB^® Topics	AP^® Topics
B.1	3.F.1.1; 2; 3; 4; 5

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PASPORT High Resolution Force Sensor

The PASPORT High Resolution Force Sensor is designed to make very high resolution measurements of pulling and pushing forces.

Tension Protractor

A spring scale and a protractor integrated into one device. Perfect for vector analysis of forces.

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