B3-03: LEVER - WRECKING BAR

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the large force attainable using a lever.

DESCRIPTION: Use the lever to pry a large nail out of a 4"x4" pine wood beam.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 1M20.45)

EQUIPMENT: 4"x4" wooden beam with nail and crowbar, as shown in photograph.

SETUP TIME: None


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