Capstan Problem Experiment

In course

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Description

This lecture presents an experiment on the capstan problem, where a shoelace is wrapped around a cylindrical bar to suspend a coffee cup without adding extra tension. The instructor demonstrates how the capstan system acts as a force amplifier, commonly used in various applications like holding boats in place.

Instructor

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