Resolution Of Forces.

Newton's First Law Updated on: 06/13/13

1. To demonstrate the resolution of forces. 2. To demonstrate the parallelogram of vectors.

Moveable blackboard with attached pulleys. Weights are of the order of 0.5 kg.

1. Resolve the forces produced by the two known weights and determine the unknown weight. 2. Or, assuming 1 known weight, use a parallelogram of vectors to determine the two unknown weights.