Wheel and Axle Apparatus Using the hangers and weights allows the experimental determination of velocity ratio and comparison with calculated values. The dual diameter wheel has an axle supported on simple pivots in a sturdy wall mounting bracket. A load hanger is added to each cord allowing loading of the wheels using the calibrated weights set provided. Students can also determine the variation of effort with load and the variation of efficiency with load. Each wheel has a cord wrapped around its periphery. The cords can be wrapped in either direction around each wheel.
Experimental Capabilities:
Determination of variation with load of effort
Determination of variation with load of efficiency
Experimental determination of velocity ratio and comparison with calculated value.
