1C10.20 - Dynamics Carts - Pasco

Code Number:
1C10.20
Demo Title:
Dynamics Carts - Pasco
Condition:
Excellent
Principle:
Low Friction Systems that can be substituted for an Air Track System.
Area of Study:
Mechanics
Equipment:
Pasco Dynamics Carts and Track, Cart and Track Accessories.
Procedure:

Set us the Carts and Track in much the same way as with the Air Track system.  Accessories used will depend upon the experiment you are doing.

Small lab jacks may be substituted for the standard legs to make leveling of the track much faster and easier.

References:
  • Jeffrey W. Rylander and John J. Miller, "Diffraction Patterns with Light and Motion Sensors", TPT, Vol. 37, #2, Feb. 1999, p. 106.
  • Roger F. Larson, "Measuring the Coefficient of Friction of a Low-Friction Cart", TPT, Vol. 36 #8, Nov. 1998, p. 464.
  • Todd R. Boyette and David G. Haase, "An Apparatus Evaluation", TPT, Vol. 34, #5, May 1996, p. 298.
  • Páll Theodórsson, "A New Dynamics Cart on an Inclined Plane", TPT, Vol. 33, #7, Oct. 1995, p. 458.
  • Kathy Malone and Bob Reiland, "Exploring Newton's Third Law", TPT, Vol. 33, #6, Sept. 1995, p. 410.
  • T.A. McMath, "A Dynamics Cart Demonstration: Momentum, Kinetic Energy, and More", TPT, Vol. 24, #5, May 1986, p. 282.

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