A chain dropped onto a force plate.

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(A)Mechanics - A+0: Acceleration

The Falling Chain Problem. The 4 pound chain is held vertically by an electromagnet. When the circuit is broken, the chain falls, plunging into the box on top of the force plate. The force plate is connected to a laptop that is recording the data. Refer to operating instruction sheet.
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