physics string
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physics string
Hi Everyone,
Just wondering what you use for physics string? You know, the stuff that is supposed to not stretch when using pulleys, pendulums etc? I remember buying some a couple of years ago but the packaging disappeared a short time later and now I just have a zip lock bag with various lengths labelled "physics string". I'd like to get some more for next year.
Thanks in advance!
Rosalie
Just wondering what you use for physics string? You know, the stuff that is supposed to not stretch when using pulleys, pendulums etc? I remember buying some a couple of years ago but the packaging disappeared a short time later and now I just have a zip lock bag with various lengths labelled "physics string". I'd like to get some more for next year.
Thanks in advance!
Rosalie
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Re: physics string
Think it is sailor's thread, from q-stores? but it is not for sale any more. I have had a great problem trying to purchase some.
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Re: physics string
I wonder if you could get it from a sail makers or boat/ fishing supply place
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Re: physics string
This has been discussed before.
I have the following information at the front of my order book.
Try www.sewingthreads.com.au Serafil Yarn size 10 Code SF010
I have the following information at the front of my order book.
Try www.sewingthreads.com.au Serafil Yarn size 10 Code SF010
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Re: physics string
Thanks. I did search for physics string before posting but didn't come up with anything. I thought it had come up before. Perhaps using different words. I'm pretty sure the one I ordered last time was just called Physics String possibly from Scientrific.
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Re: physics string
We have always used crochet cotton. Works well!!!
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Re: physics string
I tried ordering from ___________________ in Bankstown for SF010 white reel. And unless you can go to the shop, they will not deliver to schools. Must be paid for before it is sent. SO they lost our service.
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Re: physics string
Hi All,
Any thick (3mm diam) string that will not undo itself (if that makes sense).. But I will give you a little trick of the trade....
LISTEN CAREFULLY......... Brick layers string (the coloured stuff). Perfect for Physics. I use it on my Physics projects at Uni (No..... not on Satellites or that!!) but other pendulum or other collision projects. And you can burn the end to prevent any sort of fraying.
Its even better then the string theory as we physicits theorise..... heee, heee. Cheers,
(Oh and you can get it at Bunnings)... It's a secret though....
Robb.....
Any thick (3mm diam) string that will not undo itself (if that makes sense).. But I will give you a little trick of the trade....
LISTEN CAREFULLY......... Brick layers string (the coloured stuff). Perfect for Physics. I use it on my Physics projects at Uni (No..... not on Satellites or that!!) but other pendulum or other collision projects. And you can burn the end to prevent any sort of fraying.
Its even better then the string theory as we physicits theorise..... heee, heee. Cheers,
(Oh and you can get it at Bunnings)... It's a secret though....
Robb.....
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Re: physics string
.........Groan..........Robb wrote:Its even better then the string theory as we physicits theorise..... heee, heee.
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Re: physics string
Yes, that's what I use. Bonus is it is in nice bright colours so doesn't get lost in the dark unkinow of the draw/cupboard!LISTEN CAREFULLY......... Brick layers string (the coloured stuff). Perfect for Physics. I use it on my Physics projects at Uni (No..... not on Satellites or that!!) but other pendulum or other collision projects. And you can burn the end to prevent any sort of fraying.
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Re: physics string
Wondered what the "dark unkinow" was. Speculated about it for a short while thinking it might have been some parallel universe where string goes missing, and then realised it was the "dark unknown" of the draw /cupboard. Which is a little disappointing because an "unkinow" has such potential for the imagination. Then again the back of a draw/cupboard holds many mysteries to be explored.
Lyn.
Lyn.
Re: physics string
I use Fishing Braid line, It does not strech and comes in few colours (on sale Aldi )
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Re: physics string
Damn sorry Lyn to not be any more mysterious then just bad typing
Re: physics string
HI All,
I like this post as it relates back to my origanal post regarding the string theory..
But seriously I perferr the bick layer stuff.
Cheers,
Robb...
I like this post as it relates back to my origanal post regarding the string theory..
But seriously I perferr the bick layer stuff.
Cheers,
Robb...
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Ph.D (Chem), Post Grad Ph.D (Physics), M.Ed, B.Sc (Hons), Dip. Appl. Sc. (Chem)
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University of New England.
University of New South Wales.
University of Newcastle.
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Re: physics string
I've also bought that coloured brickies string at Bunnings....just waiting for them to use it some time and give me the verdict. Great minds think alike Robb,
from another Rob!
from another Rob!