Pasco Dynamics Cart and Track, Liquid Accelerometer, Acceleration Pulley System
Pasco Dynamics Cart and Track, Liquid Accelerometer, Acceleration Pulley System
accelerometer made for use on the overhead projector

 

Code Number: 1G20.70

Demo Title: Uniform Acceleration - Liquid Accelerometer & Dynamics Cart

Condition: Good

Principle: Gravitational Acceleration - Uniform Acceleration

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment: 

Pasco Dynamics Cart and Track, Liquid Accelerometer, Acceleration Pulley System.

Procedure:

For visible changes in the accelerometer, a 200 g weight should be used.  HOWEVER: This results in an acceleration sufficient to throw the cart off the track if not caught.

Place one or two 4''x 4'' blocks under one end of the track.  Allow the cart with the accelerometer to move down the track and notice that the liquid level in the accelerometer is parallel to the track.

The accelerometer in picture three is made for use on the overhead projector.  Fill the cavity with water leaving a small air bubble.  As you spin this in the overhead, the bubble will go towards the center of rotation and not away from it.

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University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #49
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #49
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #71
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #71
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Question #95
University of Maryland Physics Department QOTW Answer #95
1G20.70a - Uniform Acceleration - Liquid Accelerometer & Dynamics Cart with 200 g Weight
1G20.70b - Uniform Acceleration - Liquid Acceleromater & Dynamics Cart on Incline
1G20.70 - University of Maryland QOTW Question #49
1G20.70 - University of Maryland QOTW #71
1G20.70 - University of Maryland QOTW #95