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Materials The testbed A lifting device Weights of your choice Tools

In this investigation students will learn how to measure stall torque for motors or determine the point where the clutch will disengage without causing damage to the motor. The control variable in this lesson is the point where the motor stalls or the clutch disengages.

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Materials The testbed A lifting device Weights of your choice Tools

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  1. In this investigation students will learn how to measure stall torque for motors or determine the point where the clutch will disengage without causing damage to the motor. The control variable in this lesson is the point where the motor stalls or the clutch disengages. • Torque is the variable that will be measured. This will be accomplished by altering the amount of weight lifted or moving the position of the weight on the lever.

  2. As the load on the lever is moved further from the fulcrum the amount of weight lifted will decrease. • Limiting Factors • Clutch slippage • Motor temperature • Friction

  3. Materials • The testbed • A lifting device • Weights of your choice • Tools • Vex remote control (with frequency crystal matching the crystal in the Vex controller in the testbed)

  4. Place the weight basket on to the outermost slot on the lever. • Measure the distance from the axle to the hole, record distance. • Add small amounts of weight to the basket at the end of the lever arm until the motor will not lift. • Measure the weight utilizing your scale, weigh basket and weights. • Record the data. • Repeat the experiment three times to confirm your results. • Average your results and record your data. • Convert the result of your test from inch / ounces into foot / pounds. • Convert your data to Newton / centimeters

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