HD Animation: Forces on the wedge

The following interactive animation illustrates the principle of force distribution on the wedge. This principle underlies the function of knife blades, nails, planes, saw blades and similar tools. This principle explains the functionality of a number of tools such as Description The animation is based on the following assumptions: The tip of an ideal wedge […]

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HD Animation: Structure of a crank swing arm

The animation shows how the various components of a bicycle and the rider’s body parts work together as a crank swing arm. Note on use After starting the application, you can view the animation in full-screen mode. To do this, click on “View” and then on “Full screen”: To exit full screen mode, press the […]

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