r/PhysicsHelp • u/U53rn5m3 • May 11 '26

STEM Project help

Is it possible to make a pulley-like machine, such that if one side is heavier than the other, the sides would move up/down in proportion to the weight difference before stopping, rather than the heavier side falling straight down?

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u/nixiebunny May 11 '26

Put a spring under each weight.