Classic Dynamics Systems
- The most versatile piece of equipment in any physics lab
- High Quality Aluminum Track
- Classic Metal Carts
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Typical Experiments:
Experiment 1 -- Collisions:
PASCO's Dynamics Systems make good experimental data from collisions easy to collect. Carts include strong neodymium magnets for elastic collisions and Velcro tabs for inelastic collisions. The aluminum Dynamics Track allows photogates or a Motion Sensor to be attached to measure the motion of the carts before, during and after collisions. DataStudio can be used to create calculations of momentum and kinetic energy for further student analysis.
Experiment 2 -- Conservation of Energy:
PASCO's Dynamics Systems use high-quality ball-bearing wheels in each cart to minimize frictional forces. The Dynamics Track assures linear motion without adding appreciable friction to the system. Release the cart from a known height and measure the velocity at the bottom of the track. Gravitational energy can then be compared to kinetic energy.