Mechanical-advantage demonstration with windlass, pulley block and weight

Made:
1932 in South Kensington
maker:
Science Museum
Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks

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Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Group shot, front left to right, 1932-662 Pulley blocks
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Windlass in two bearings mounted in metal supports with one single ash block with rope, one 14lb square weight with cushioning gear in guides, by Science Museum workshop, London, United Kingdom, 1932

Details

Category:
Childrens Gallery
Object Number:
1932-659
Materials:
mahogany (wood), aluminium (metal), iron, steel (metal), polypropylene, pine (wood), copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and perspex
Measurements:
overall: 380 mm x 620 mm x 310 mm, Wt.17kg
type:
physics demonstration equipment, windlass, pulley block and iron weight
credit:
Made by Science Museum, London