C COY New member Dec 21, 2009 #1 Two 40N weights are joined together by a spring scale, rope, and pulleys. What mass does the spring scale measure? Explain.
Two 40N weights are joined together by a spring scale, rope, and pulleys. What mass does the spring scale measure? Explain.
T The Scientist. New member Dec 21, 2009 #2 since the weights are equal, aclln of system will be zero.so,spring scale will show the original weight of the blocks...i.e.40N.
since the weights are equal, aclln of system will be zero.so,spring scale will show the original weight of the blocks...i.e.40N.
G gintable New member Dec 21, 2009 #3 Just so you know, spring scales will not measure mass. They measure force. If it is calibrated in kilograms or grams, it is using these as pseudo-units of force. Spring scales should be calibrated in Newtons or pounds.
Just so you know, spring scales will not measure mass. They measure force. If it is calibrated in kilograms or grams, it is using these as pseudo-units of force. Spring scales should be calibrated in Newtons or pounds.
T The Scientist. New member Dec 21, 2009 #4 since the weights are equal, aclln of system will be zero.so,spring scale will show the original weight of the blocks...i.e.40N.
since the weights are equal, aclln of system will be zero.so,spring scale will show the original weight of the blocks...i.e.40N.
