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Rope Belt Friction Apparatus

Specification:

• Determination of the coefficient of friction between a steel pulley and cotton rope; investigate belt tensions; evaluate effects of different `V` angles in the pulley, and of different lap angles.
• The wall mounted apparatus consists of a fixed pulley, a second interchangeable pulley and a loaded rope belt with 2 load hangers in a complete loop.
• Four pulleys with vee grooves typically of 60, 90, 120 degrees and flat rim supplied.
• Alternative mounting positions provided to vary the lap angle.
• An Instruction manual for student and lecturer provided.
• Set of weights.