Physics with the Xplorer GLX Lab Manual

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Physics with the Xplorer GLX Lab Manual  (PS-2826)

35 Physics Activities Included:

  • Position--Match Graph
  • Relative Motion--Frames of Reference
  • Velocity of a Motorized Cart
  • Acceleration on an Inclined Track
  • Acceleration Due to Gravity
  • Newton’s First Law--No Net Force
  • Newton’s Second Law--Constant Force
  • Newton’s Second Law--Constant Mass
  • Newton’s Third Law--Tug-of-War
  • Forces in Equilibrium--A Lab Practical
  • Static and Kinetic Friction
  • Hooke’s Law of Elasticity
  • Simple Harmonic Motion--Mass on a Spring
  • Simple Harmonic Motion--Pendulum
  • Momentum in Collisions
  • Impulse and Change in Momentum
  • Safety Bumper Design Competition
  • Explore Gravitational Potential Energy
  • Conserve Energy
  • Work and Energy
  • Projectile Motion--Initial Speed and Time of Flight
  • Centripetal Force, Constant Radius and Mass
  • Centripetal Force, Constant Radius and Force
  • Centripetal Force, Constant Mass and Force
  • Ohm’s Law: Current, Voltage, Resistance
  • Voltage in a Series Circuit
  • Voltage in a Parallel Circuit
  • Current in a Series Circuit
  • Current in a Parallel Circuit
  • Time Constant of a Resistor-Capacitor Circuit
  • Electromagnetic Induction--Magnet and Coil
  • Sound Wave Properties
  • Interference--Beat Frequency
  • Archimedes’ Principle--Buoyant Force
  • Transfer of Energy
  • Specific Heat of an Unknown Metal
  • Latent Heat of Vaporization
  • Latent Heat of Fusion
  • Inverse Square Law--Light Intensity versus Distance
  • Polarization

The Xplorer GLX is a powerful tool for science--giving you the option of performing probeware-based experiments even when you don't have computers available.

These lab manuals provide experiments written for using the Xplorer GLX as a stand-alone science computer. Measure, analyze, print or save to a USB flash drive for further analysis or reports--all with the Xplorer GLX and the appropriate sensors.

Includes the manual in a 3-ring binder and a USB Flash Drive.

Included on the Flash Drive:

  • Editable experiment instructions and teacher notes (provided in Microsoft Word and PDF)
  • Xplorer GLX setup files
  • Sample data
GLX

Impulse and Change of Momentum Lab. Bottom graph shows velocity of cart prior to and during a collision. Top graph shows force applied during the collision. Area under the curve tool provides the impulse delivered to the cart.

Here’s what you need

Physics - Xplorer GLX Lab Manual
Physics with the Xplorer GLX Lab Manual (PS-2826)

This lab manual contains 35 physics labs using probeware with the Xplorer GLX. No computer is required. Lab manual contains teacher information, student lab instructions and worksheets. USB Flash Drive includes electronic version of manual (both PDF and Microsoft Word), plus Xplorer GLX setup files and sample data.

We recommend one Lab Manual per classroom.

Physics with the Xplorer GLX Probeware Bundle (PS-2626)
Physics Science Bundle

Provides the Probeware you need to perform the 35 activities in the Physics with the Xplorer GLX Manual.

Includes:
  • Xplorer GLX (PS-2002)
  • Motion Sensor (2) (PS-2103A)
  • Force Sensor (2) (PS-2104)
  • Light Sensor (PS-2106A)
  • Voltage/Current Sensor (PS-2115)
  • Digital Adapter (PS-2159)
  • Time of Flight (ME-6810)
  • Photogate Head (ME-9498A)
  • Stackable Plastic Storage Box

We recommend one bundle for every 2-4 student lab group.

What other lab equipment is needed?

The bundle above consists of probeware. Additional equipment and materials may be required to perform each experiment, some or all of which you may already have in your lab. See the equipment and materials list for each experiment in this lab manual for more information.

PASCO solution at a glance

For more product information, specifications, to request a quote or place an order, click the product links to the left.

PASCO also offers a comprehensive set of lab equipment and probeware to support your full physics curriculum--conduct the 35 experiments in the lab manual plus many more. Learn more about the High School Physics Lab Bundle with the Xplorer GLX.

For probeware labs using computers, please see the Explorations in Physics Lab Manual (PS-2810).

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