Weight vs. Mass
Relationship between an object's weight and its mass using a force sensor.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students will use a force sensor to discover the relationship between an object's weight and its mass.
Published: September 2001
Downloads
- Weight vs. Mass - PASPORT (64 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures and DataStudio file with sample data
- Weight vs. Mass - ScienceWorkshop (64 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 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 System)
Force Sensor (CI-6537) - $210
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
Mass and Hanger Set (ME-8979) - $79
Polycarbonate mass hangers with steel posts and "holed' masses that will not fall off. 4 hangers and 27 weights ranging from 1/2 g to 100 g.
Other Materials
- Multi Clamp
- String
