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Title: Ladder Against a Wall
PIRA: 1K 10.20

Demonstrates: Torque forces.
Description: A model ladder is placed against a box and a weight is moved up the ladder until the ladder begins to slip.

Instructions: Lean ladder against a stationary vertical surface. Move weights up ladder until it falls.

Items Used: Stick ladder; various masses, stationary wall.

Notes: Vary angle of ladder and masses. Math Description: None.

Size: 3' H x 12" W. Condition: Good. Hazard: None.

Schematic: 1K 10.20 Tech Specs: None. Web Links:
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