3B SCIENTIFIC ® PHYSICS
Instruction Sheet
04/08 ALF
1
Airflow generator (compressor)
2
Levelling washer
3
Additional weights
4
Stand rod, long
5
Transverse beam
6
Start/stop unit
1. Safety Instructions
This rotating system on air bed is a sensitive
instrument.
•
Protect the rotating disc and the air bearing from
mechanical damage.
•
Protect the system from dirt, dust and liquids.
When
using
the
laser
appropriate regulations for the use of lasers must be
observed.
•
Do not look into the laser beam.
Rotating System on Air Bed U8405680
reflection
sensor,
7
Air-bearing unit
8
Rotating disc
9
Reel of cotton
10 S-hooks
11 Pulley
The rotating system on air bed is an instrument for
the
study
encompassing the following topics:
Steady rotational motion and rotational motion
with uniform acceleration.
Newton's laws of motion applied to rotational
the
motion.
Moment of inertia and torque.
The apparatus is suitable both for presenting clear
demonstrations and for students to investigate the
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2. Description
of
frictionless
rotational
motion,