Impulsivity
The impulse concept and its relationship to momentum.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students will use a Motion Sensor and Force Sensor to discover the impulse concept and its relationship to momentum.
Published: January 2002
Downloads
- Impulsivity - PASPORT (247 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio file with sample data
- Impulsivity - ScienceWorkshop (248 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio file with sample data
Here's What You Need
U.S. Educator prices shown.
Probeware (PASPORT System)
PASPORT Motion Sensor (PS-2103A) - $80
Accurately measures position, velocity, and acceleration of a target. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
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) - $329
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) - $125
Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces allowing labs from cart collisions to tug-of-war.
Motion Sensor II (CI-6742A) - $95
Accurately measures position, velocity, and acceleration of a target.
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $659
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, & magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Other Products
1.2 m PAScar Dynamics System (ME-6955) - $239
Equip your lab with carts and a high-quality 1.2m aluminum track.
Super Pulley with Clamp (ME-9448A) - $29
Upgrade force tables and inclined planes with this pulley and clamp.