This demonstration is about how motion
in the real world translates into a graphical plot.
Used in Lab:
This
equipment is used in labs in Physics 103, 115, 211
Equipment:
- LoggerPro
Box, USB cable, power cable (needed for every
LoggerPro experiment)
Location:
Demo Rm Shelf W5
- Motion
sensor and cable
- Photogate
and cable
- Force
probe
Setup Instructions:
- Make sure you are the only one logged onto the
computer - sensors will not register if more than
one person is logged on
- Plug in the LoggerPro box to power and computer
- Plug sensor into the LoggerPro box
Apparatus Notes:
Be careful
of the cables: The motion sensor has two identical
ends, whereas the photogate cable has one phone-jack
end.
The motion sensor is most accurate between 0.4-1.5
meters.
The motion sensor senses distance, and derives
velocity and acceleration from that with increasing
uncertainty.
The force probe can sense pulls as well as pushes.
The force probe cannot exceed 50 Newtons, or it will
damage the sensor. If you want to investigate more
force, use the LoggerPro Force Plates.
Two force probes may register slightly different
forces due to past mishandling.
Safety Information: None.
JHA