Physics in a Suitcase 1: Solid Body Mechanics

Physics in a Suitcase 1: Solid Body Mechanics

The Solid Body Mechanics kit from the Physics in a Suitcase series enables conducting more than a dozen experiments in mechanics according to the work cards included in the accompanying manual. The set contains over 60 components, including all carts, blocks, hooks, weights and springs needed to explore basic concepts of mechanics. All elements in the set are placed in an aluminum foam-lined case. Dimensions: 70,5cm x 16cm x 49cm.

Experiments (work cards):

1. Pendulum - simple harmonic motion
2. Uniform motion
3. Uniformly accelerated motion
4. Free fall
5. Inertia of bodies
6. Newton's second law of dynamics
7. Newton's third law of dynamics
8. Relation between weight and mass
9. Spring between two blocks
10. Forces acting vertically and vector addition
11. Simple machines: fixed pulley
12. Simple machines: lever and weight
13. Atwood's machine
14. Mechanical advantage with pulleys
15. Inclines and equally inclined planes
16. Friction of bodies — everyday life examples
17. Hooke's law
18. Oscillatory motion of a spring

Set contents

• 1 x Circular protractor
• 1 x track for trolley, 60 cm
• 1 x metal rod 35 cm, with three holes
• 3 x metal rod 35 cm, without holes
• 2 x metal rods 30 cm, able to screw together (with male and female ends)
• 1 x 30 cm ruler with angle scale
• 1 x slender flat spring with 'S' hook
• 3 x clamps for tripod legs (90 degrees) with two screws
• 1 x spring scale 2.5 N
• 1 x spring scale 5 N
• 1 x spring scale 10 N
• 2 x support for the weight pan on the scale
• 1 x triple pulley on a 6 cm bracket
• 1 x nylon cord spool 10 m
• 2 x weighing pans
• 1 x measuring tape
• 2 x accessory boxes
• 2 x aluminum connector for tripod legs with two knurled screws
• 2 x block with hooks on both sides
• 2 x 5.5 cm support with small clamping jaw
• 4 x elastic bands, 4 cm long
• 1 x block 4 cm on a 6 cm stand
• 1 x brass weight 10 g with hook
• 5 x weights 10 g
• 1 x metal bracket 130 mm x 4 mm
• 4 x plastic fasteners
• 4 x S hooks
• 1 x set of weights with holes (1 g - 1 pcs, 2 g - 2 pcs, 5 g - 1 pcs, 10 g - 2 pcs, 20 g - 2 pcs, 50 g - 2 pcs)
• 1 x set of weights with hooks on both sides (10 g - 5 pcs, 25 g - 8 pcs, 50 g - 5 pcs)
• 2 x metal springs with long straight end
• 1 x metal balls (8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm)
• 1 x expansion clamp with bracket
• 1 x metal caliper
• 1 x lever arm (15 holes) and a screwed-on indicator
• 2 x modular universal base with 3 screws
• 1 x small trolley with hook and bracket for the trolley with a knurled screw
• 1 x manual with work cards in electronic form