PASCO


Experimental Setup for ScienceWorkshop:

Part 1: The Mini-Launcher
  1. Attach the Launcher to the table: Using a Table Clamp or a C-clamp, attach the Launcher to the table as in the photo at right. Make sure there is enough room to launch the ball.

  2. Level the Launcher. Loosen the thumbscrew behind the Launcher. Adjust the Launcher until the string of the plumb bob aligns with the 0 degree marker on the side of the Launcher. Tighten the thumbscrew behind the Launcher.

  3. Use all appropriate safety precautions. Wear safety goggles. Do not place foreign objects into the launcher. Do not look into the barrel of the launcher. Do not point the launcher at others.

  4. Find the point on the floor where the ball will land: Using the plastic plunger, push the ball as far as possible into the Launcher. Make sure three clicks are heard. If necessary, level the Launcher using the plumb bob. Using the string, pull back on the trigger. Keep track of the location on the floor where the ball lands.

  5. Tape a sheet of paper to this location. Put carbon paper over the blank paper.

Part 2: The Resistor
  1. Connect the Voltage and Current Sensors to the computer. Connect the ScienceWorkshop interface to the computer. Plug the Voltage Sensor into Analog Channel A. Plug the Current Sensor into Analog Channel B.

  2. Open the DataStudio file named "ResistorCI.ds" (see below).



Part 3: The Spring
  1. Connect the Force Sensor to the computer. Connect the ScienceWorkshop interface to the computer and plug the Force Sensor into the interface.

  2. Open the DataStudio file named "SpringCI.ds " (see below).

  3. Setup the Spring and ruler as in the photo at right. Attach one end of the Spring to the hook of the Force Sensor. Align the end of the Spring to the 0 cm mark of the ruler.


Part 4: The Tuning Fork
  1. Attach a microphone to the computer.

  2. Open the DataStudio file named "TuningFork.ds" (see below).




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