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The Case Study: The Cheerleader and the Football Player

Journal of College Science Teaching—November 2001

This is a classic engineering problem involving pulleys. It is suitable for any basic class where Newtonian mechanics are discussed. The objective of the case is straightforward: to teach the mechanical principle of the pulley. The story attempts to make the question of pulley function more engaging. Students are expected to be able to answer the questions at the end of the case.

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