Mechanical Advantage of a Compound Pulley
In this Topic series on pulleys we’ve gone from discussing the simple pulley to…
Using a Free Body Diagram to Understand Simple Pulleys
Sometimes the simplest alteration in design results in a huge improvement, a…
The Simple Pulley Gives Us a Lift
Lifting heavy objects into position always presents a challenge, whether it’s a…
Kinetic Energy to Work, Work to Kinetic Energy
Last time we watched our example ceramic coffee mug crash to a…
Mohs Scale of Hardness, Ceramic vs. Concrete
Last time we watched as the kinetic energy of our falling coffee mug was transformed into…
When Kinetic Energy Meets With Opposing Force
Objects in motion inevitably meet with opposing forces, a theme which I frequently…
