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Aim: IB Criteria Assessed
• To use vector addition to calculate the mass of an unknown object. Data Collection, Data Processing,
Evaluation
• To gain an understanding of balanced forces in situations of static
equilibrium when two or more forces act at a point in a system. Criteria Aspect Level
assessed 1 2 3 awarded
Equipment: Pl (a)
2 pulleys mounted on a board, thread, slotted masses, 3 sheets of white Pl (b)
paper for each student.
DC
Method: DPP
1. Set up the apparatus as shown in the diagram
2. Hang the unknown mass and two slotted masses from CE
the 3 threads and let the system come to equilibrium.
3. Displace it several times and notice the variation in
Diagram:
the position of the point O.
4. When the system comes to rest in an approximately
mean position, accurately mark the position of point
O and the directions of the 3 forces on a piece of
white paper fixed to the board.
5. Label the point of intersection of the 3 force vectors
as O. O
6. Repeat the above procedure for two more systems by A
changing the magnitude of coplanar forces acting on B
C
the body.
7. Record the value of forces A and B for each system.
Data Collection:
Attach your three A4 sheets which clearly show the original
data obtained.