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The Motion Of Two Identical Masses Connected By An Ideal String Symmetrically Placed Over A Corner, Asim Gangopadhyaya, Constantin Rasinariu Oct 2016

The Motion Of Two Identical Masses Connected By An Ideal String Symmetrically Placed Over A Corner, Asim Gangopadhyaya, Constantin Rasinariu

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We introduce a novel, two-mass system that slides up an inclined plane while its center of mass moves down. The system consists of two identical masses connected by an ideal string symmetrically placed over a corner-shaped support. This system is similar to a double-cone that rolls up an inclined set of V-shaped rails. We find the double-cone's motion easy to demonstrate but difficult to analyze. Our example here is more straightforward to follow, and the experimental observations are in good agreement with the theoretical predictions.


Uniform Acceleration Lab (Prelab), David Abbott Jan 2016

Uniform Acceleration Lab (Prelab), David Abbott

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Yoyo Lab (Prelab), David Abbott Jan 2016

Yoyo Lab (Prelab), David Abbott

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Yoyo Lab (In-Lab), David Abbott Jan 2016

Yoyo Lab (In-Lab), David Abbott

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Uniform Acceleration (In-Lab Instructions), David Abbott Jan 2016

Uniform Acceleration (In-Lab Instructions), David Abbott

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