Mechanical-advantage demonstration with pulley block and weight.

Made:
1932 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
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Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Pulley blocks, consisting of one double ash block and one treble ash block with rope, one 14lb square weight with cushioning gear in guides, by Science Museum workshop, London, United Kingdom, 1932

Details

Category:
Childrens Gallery
Object Number:
1932-662
Materials:
steel (metal), zinc plate, copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), pine (wood), polypropylene and perspex (plastic)
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 530 mm x 340 mm, Wt. 11kg (Est.)
type:
physics demonstration equipment, pulley block and iron weight