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Experiment: Adding forces

By using the force transducers we can see how forces acting at a point combine to share a load.

By using the force transducers we can see how forces acting at a point combine to share a load.

You can download the instructions to the experiment and the data we obtained from the Downloads section below.

Talking points

  • What did you think of the precision of the measurements?

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If you attempt the experiment, take a photo and upload it to our Through Engineers’ Eyes Padlet wall. You can include a link to your photo in the comments for this step (click on your post on the Padlet wall and then copy the web address).

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