laws of the behaviour of rotating masses

Description:

• Centrifugal force occurs in the motion of a rigid body on an orbit and is the inertia force, which acts with a direction away from the centre of rotation.
• The counter force associated with the inertial force is the centripetal force.
• Both forces are of equal magnitude and opposite in direction.
• Centrifugal forces occur in all rotating machinery such as turbines and must be controlled to prevent damage to machine elements.
• The TM 600unit can be used to study centrifugal forces under various conditions.
• The core of the experimental unit is a rotating arm on a vertical rotation axis.
• Different masses are attached to the arm.
• The orbital radius can be set via the position of the mass on the arm.
• There are three different masses available.
• The occurring centrifugal force is transferred from the arm to a bending beam.
• The force-proportional deformation is detected via an electronic measuring system and displayed digitally.
• The speed, also displayed digitally, of the controlled drive motor can be continuously adjusted.
• A transparent protective cover above the rotating arm ensures safety: operation is only possible when the protective cover is properly attached.

Technical Details:

Specification:

• measure the centrifugal force on rotating masses
• adjustment of the orbital radii
• selection of different masses
• continuous adjustment of the speed
• drive with DC motor
• transmission of centrifugal force via the connecting rod and member to a bending beam
• force-proportional deformation of the bending beam
• measure the centrifugal force via an inductive position sensor on the bending beam
• digital display of force and speed
• protective cover with electronic coupling to the drive ensures safe operation

Technical Data:

• Orbit:

– orbital radii: 25mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm

– max. velocity: 6,5m/s

• Masses: 50g, 75g, 100g
• Drive motor:
  • power: 35W
  • speed: 6000min^-1
• Measuring ranges:
  • speed: 0…500min^-1
  • force: 0…25N, resolution: 0,1N
• 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
• 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
• UL/CSA optional

Dimensions & Weight:

• L x W x H: 420x400x270mm
• Weight: approx. 23kg

Learning Objections/Experiments:

• investigation of the centrifugal force as a function of
• the speed
• the size of the rotating mass
• the rotation radius

Scope of Delivery:

• 1 experimental unit
• 1 set of tools
• 1 set of weights
• 1 set of instructional material 

Accessories:

• WP 300.09: Laboratory Trolley

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