Constant Mass Acceleration
System
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PIRA Classification: 1G10.10
Description: A PASCO cart with a force probe is connected to a mass over a pulley.
A motion detector is placed at the opposite end of the track. When the cart is released,
the acceleration and force are displayed to the class.
Special Instructions: The computer will be ready for you. Press
'collect', wait for the
motion detector to start clicking, and release the cart.
Ideally For: Phys 1001, 1101, 1201, 1301
Condition: OK
Setup time: 10 minutes
Safety Issues: None