Forces in Equilibrium

In this lab, students first compare forces created from weights hanging from a load cell. Then, students will construct simple bridges, add weights, and measure forces to explore force interactions within a structure.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Engineering • STEM

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Featured Equipment

Wireless Load Cell and Accelerometer

A wireless way to measure tension and compression forces in PASCO Structures while also providing acceleration data for all three dimensions plus the resultant. Included in the Building Better Bridges Kit.

Building Better Bridges Kit

Teach engineering concepts through bridge and truss construction with this complete engineering kit. With a Wireless Load Cell and I-beams that function like real I-beams, this kit guides students from basic ideas about force to understanding how bridges are constructed.

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