Resultant of Vectors in 3D

Reference: M41
Category: Mechanics
Purpose: This shows that equilibrium of forces takes place in 3 dimensions.
Description: A cardboard box is suspended by threads passing over pulleys (held on retort stands) and tied to 3 or 4 different hanging masses. Pulling on any of the masses causes a complicated redistribution.

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