This 8 range sensor is a must for every Physics department.
It is highly accurate with an extremely low friction pulley capable of measuring a variety of motions including: pendulum, angular, linear (pulley) and linear (using the Linear Rack accessory).
The sensor can be used on its own or coupled with the linear rack and another SmartQ sensor, such as Light Level, to investigate the Inverse square law and Young's Slits. If this sensor is used for measuring motion, it is best used with the Dynamics System.
The optional accessory kit (see below) widens even further the range of investigations this sensor can achieve.
Ranges:
- 41mm pulley ±200mm distance
- 31mm pulley ±2000mm distance
- 49mm pulley ±2000mm distance
- Angular position 0 to 360°
- Angular velocity ±40 rads per sec, ±4 revs per sec
Applications include:
Physics:
- Motion with kinetics trolley
- The study of pendulum motion
- Simple harmonic motion
When used with the Accessory Kit:
- Conservation of Angular momentum
- Moments of inertia
- Pendulum investigations
- Gravitational rotational energy
- Frictional torque
- Rotational collisions
- Rotational inertia
- Newton's Second Law in its rotational form
- Tracking movement in a circle
- Linear displacement of an object
Biology and Chemistry when used with the Accessory Kit:
- Linear movement of gas syringe plunger
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