Centripetal Force on Cart


PIRA Classification: 1D50.90

Description: A wireless accelerometer/force probe is attached to a cart (total mass = 0.44 kg). The cart is connected to the center of a rotating disc by a length of string (41 cm). When the disc is spun, the acceleration and force of the cart is displayed.

Special Instructions: Give the disc a good spin, then click on "collect".

Ideally For: Phys 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401

Condition: Good

Setup time: 5 minutes

Safety Issues: None