Collisions
Discover the purpose of an air bag during a collision.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students will use a Force Sensor to discover the purpose of an air bag during a collision.
Downloads
- Collisions - PASPORT (206 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio file with sample data
- Collisions - ScienceWorkshop (206 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio file with sample data
Here's What You Need
U.S. Educator prices shown.
Probeware (PASPORT Systems)
PASPORT Force Sensor (PS-2104) - $110
Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces. Uses range from collisions to tug-of-war. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) - $349
The Xplorer GLX is a data collection, graphing, and analysis tool designed for science students and educators.
Probeware (ScienceWorkshop Systems)
Economy Force Sensor (CI-6746) - $119
Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces allowing labs from cart collisions to tug-of-war.
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $679
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, and magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Other Products
Force Accessory Bracket (CI-6545) - $79
Allows mounting of force sensors directly to a dynamics track.
1.2 m PAScar Dynamics System (ME-6955) - $259
Equip your lab with carts and a high-quality 1.2 m aluminum track.
