Atwood's Machine
Product Code : EL-PLE-14996
Eduscope India is a leading Atwood's Machine
The Atwood's Machine from Eduscope India is a classic physics demonstration apparatus used to study Newton's Second Law of Motion, uniform acceleration, and string tension in a controlled, hands-on setting, part of our range of Physics Lab Equipment for schools and colleges. Quick Answer: two unequal masses are connected by a lightweight braided string that runs over a near-frictionless pulley - the resulting mass imbalance produces steady, measurable acceleration that students can time, calculate, and compare against theory, ideal mechanics lab equipment India schools use for Newton's Laws teaching.
Construction and Specifications
Each Atwood's Machine set is built around a set of loads, a mass hanger, and coupling rings attached to a durable Braided String draped over the pulley. The string and pulley are designed to closely approximate massless, frictionless conditions, so that classroom results stay close to the idealized equations used in mechanics instruction. The pulley is fixed to a vertical base and supported by a stainless steel Mounting Rod. A Table Clamp holds rods that can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, and a Multi Clamp with two thumb screws secures an additional non-threaded stainless steel Rod for flexible positioning. The set also includes a Mass and Hanger Set for building a wide range of experimental combinations: 4 mass hangers of 5.0g each, 3 masses of 100g, 3 masses of 50g, 2 masses of 20g, 2 masses of 10g, 3 masses of 5.0g, 3 masses of 2.0g, 3 masses of 1.0g, and 3 masses of 0.5g. This range of loads lets teachers vary the net force on the system and demonstrate a broad spread of acceleration values during class - reliable physics lab equipment India colleges use for connecting theory with real, observable motion.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mass Hangers | 4 x 5.0g |
| Mass Set | 3x100g, 3x50g, 2x20g, 2x10g, 3x5.0g, 3x2.0g, 3x1.0g, 3x0.5g |
| Mounting Rod | Stainless steel |
| Clamps | Table Clamp (horizontal/vertical) and Multi Clamp with two thumb screws |
Related Instruments
This apparatus pairs well with our Rotating System on Air Bed and Pulley on Rod with Clamp for further mechanics and motion experiments.
Eduscope India regularly exports the Atwood's Machine and related physics apparatus to schools, colleges, and universities across Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, with careful export packing and complete documentation for every consignment.
We also support bulk buyers - school chains, CSR-funded science lab programs, and education distributors - who need multiple units for classroom use, with tender-ready specifications and volume pricing available on request.
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Schools, colleges, universities, and laboratory suppliers looking to add the Atwood's Machine to their physics curriculum or export order can Contact Us for pricing, bulk-order support, and shipment documentation.
