Big Big Ball Dropper
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PIRA Classification: 1C30.20
Description: A 4" ball is held at the top of a 2.5 meter tower.
Photogates are positioned every 0.5 m and are connected to a laptop. When
the ball is released, the laptop displays the position, velocity, and
acceleration of the ball as functions of time.
Special Instructions: Press "collect" in the program when ready.
Pull the cable to release the ball.
Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401
Condition: OK
Setup time: 5 minutes.
Safety Issues: None