Product Overview

The Forces Kit is an educational tool designed to facilitate in-depth experiments in centres of gravity, coplanar forces, and force analysis. With a well-rounded selection of pulleys, weights, and precision tools, the kit supports the construction and analysis of force triangles, polygons, and linked polygons, making it ideal for exploring both static and dynamic force systems.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Component Set
  Includes all required tools for conducting experiments in force systems and centres of gravity, such as pulleys, weights, plastic shapes, and a magnetic protractor for accurate angle measurements.

• Force Analysis Tools
  Enables students to construct and analyze force triangles, force polygons, and linked polygons, supporting in-depth understanding of force interactions.

• Structured Learning Support
  Comes with detailed guidance notes on applying Bow’s notation and the parallelogram of forces, helping students visualize and calculate force behavior in practical setups.

• Centre of Gravity Studies
  Includes various plastic shapes for experiments focused on determining the centre of gravity of 2D bodies.

Included Components

• Selection of pulleys and weights for hands-on demonstrations

• Magnetic protractor for accurate angle measurement

• Variety of plastic shapes for centre of gravity experiments

• Guidance notes for Bow’s notation and graphical force analysis

• Standard accessories for easy assembly and setup

Forces Kit

Experiments That Can Be Performed

• Centres of Gravity
  Determine the center of gravity of 2D objects using graphical and experimental methods.

• Force Triangles
  Analyze and resolve forces through triangle construction and vector representation.

• Force Polygons & Bow’s Notation
  Create and interpret force polygons; apply Bow’s notation for systematic force analysis.

• Linked Polygons (Non-Concurrent Forces)
  Study the effects and interactions of non-concurrent coplanar forces using linked polygon construction.

Applications

Perfect for engineering and physics education, the Forces Kit delivers a practical, hands-on approach to studying mechanics, statics, and structural behavior. It provides essential insight into static equilibrium, force interaction, and mechanical system analysis, making it highly valuable in areas such as structural engineering, mechanical design, and STEM education.