Equilibrium of Forces | FortiTestX – 50
The Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50 is a kit for the Work Panel for experiments with three or more coplanar forces at equilibrium. This equilibrium of forces kit introduces Bow’s notation and supports up to five forces at any angles using cords, pulleys, magnetic mounts, protractors, weights and a spring balance. Net weight is 3.7 kg plus 1 kg storage tray. A five-year warranty and fully illustrated user guide are included.
The Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50 is a kit for use with the Work Panel for experiments with three or more coplanar forces at equilibrium. This equilibrium of forces kit also introduces Bow’s notation. It fits directly onto the Work Panel for a complete range of statics experiments.
Product Overview
The Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50 is one of a series of kits for experiments in statics fundamentals topics. It fits to the Work Panel (FortiTextX 53) for a complete range of experiments that explore three or more coplanar forces in equilibrium.
Students or teachers fit the magnetic parts of the kit to the Work Panel (FortiTextX 53). This allows study or demonstration of three coplanar concurrent forces, known as a triangle of forces, or more, known as force polygons. The kit uses masses, hooks, pulleys and cords to apply forces on a single point (concurrent). Students may also set it to apply forces to two points (non-concurrent).
Students measure the forces at equilibrium and compare them with theoretical values. The equilibrium of forces kit introduces Bow’s notation and the drawing method of finding the forces. Up to five forces can be set at any angles, using its cords, rings, magnetic mounts, magnetic protractors, pulleys, weights and a spring balance.
A fully illustrated user guide is supplied with the kit, containing theory, experiments and typical results.
Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50: Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Essential Base Unit | Statics Work Panel (FortiTextX 53) |
| Use Environment | Well lit classroom or laboratory |
| Storage Temperature Range | -25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport) |
| Operating Temperature Range | +5°C to +40°C |
| Operating Relative Humidity Range | 80% at temperatures < 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C |
| Essential Services | Strong, level bench or desktop, at least 1100 mm wide x 540 mm front to back (for the FortiTextX 53) |
| Net Weight | 3.7 kg + 1 kg storage tray |
| Packed Volume and Weight | Approximately 0.015 m3 and 6 kg |
| Warranty | Five-year |
| Certification | ISO9001 certified manufacturer |
| Compliance | Manufactured in accordance with the latest European Union directives |
Key Features
- Series: one of a series of kits for experiments in statics fundamentals topics
- Compatibility: fits to the Work Panel for a complete range of experiments
- Learning Style: hands-on approach for improved understanding
- Build: highly visual and robust, ideal for classroom demonstrations and small groups
- Positioning: magnetic bases allow accurate and easy positioning of the equilibrium of forces kit’s parts
- Storage: supplied in a hard-wearing storage tray
- Documentation: includes a fully illustrated user guide
- Warranty: five-year
- Certification: ISO9001 certified manufacturer
Learning Outcomes
- Concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar forces
- An introduction to Bow’s notation and graphical analysis
- Force triangles, polygons and link polygons
Construction and Design
The Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50 fits to the Work Panel. Magnetic parts of the kit mount to the panel for the experiments. Cords, rings, magnetic mounts, magnetic protractors, pulleys, weights and a spring balance are used to apply forces.
Up to five forces can be set at any angles. Forces can be applied to a single point for concurrent setups, or to two points for non-concurrent setups. Magnetic bases allow accurate and easy positioning of the equilibrium of forces kit’s parts.
The kit is supplied in a hard-wearing storage tray. A fully illustrated user guide is included, containing theory, experiments and typical results.
Scope of Delivery
- Magnetic protractors
- Magnetic pulleys
- Spring balances
- Cords with rings
- Magnetic hook points
- Lightweight hooks
- Weight hangers and weights
- Hard-wearing storage tray
- Fully illustrated user guide
Required for Operation
- Statics Work Panel
- A strong, level bench or desktop of at least 1100 mm wide x 540 mm front to back
Q1. What does the Equilibrium of Forces FortiTestX – 50 kit allow students to study?
It allows study of three or more coplanar forces at equilibrium, including concurrent and non-concurrent force setups.
Q2. What does the kit introduce?
The kit introduces Bow’s notation and the drawing method of finding forces.
Q3. How many forces can be set up with this kit?
Up to five forces can be set at any angles.
Q4. What is required to use this equilibrium of forces kit?
The Statics Work Panel is required, along with a strong, level bench or desktop at least 1100 mm wide x 540 mm front to back.
Q5. What is the warranty and certification on this kit?
A five-year warranty is provided. The manufacturer is ISO9001 certified and complies with the latest European Union directives.
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