Collection

Mechanical-advantage demonstration with pulley block and weight.

Made:
1932 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
Moveable pulley, consisting of two single ash blocks with rope Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Moveable pulley, consisting of two single ash blocks with rope Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks

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Moveable pulley, consisting of two single ash blocks with rope
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

Moveable pulley, consisting of two single ash blocks 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:
1932-661
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. 10kg (Est.)
type:
physics demonstration equipment, pulley block and iron weight

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