Forces in Equilibrium Practical with the Xplorer GLX™
Use the GLX to determine the mass of an object in static equilibrium.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students use the GLX to determine the mass of an object in static equilibrium.
Published: December 2005
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- Forces in Equilibrium Practical with the Xplorer GLX (2.12 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup and procedures
Here's What You Need
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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.
Other Products
1.2 m Classic Dynamics System (ME-9429B) - $439
The system includes equipment (Aluminum Track, Dynamics Carts, accessories) for doing experiments with oscillations, friction, Hooke's Law, spring potential energy, and conservation of energy.
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Universal Table Clamp (ME-9376B) - $49
Attach to tables, shelves, or ring stands. Also use it as a versatile rod stand.
Pulley Mounting Rod (SA-9242) - $12
14 cm long mounting rod fits most lab clamps and is threaded to screw into the Super Pulley.
Ohaus Triple-Beam Balance (with Tare) (SE-8707) - $199
This Ohaus triple-beam mechanical balance (with tare) has been a standard weighing instrument in student laboratories for decades.
