William Tell Challenge
Use experimental data and theoretical calculations to hit a target using a projectile launcher.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students use their experimental data and theoretical calculations to hit a target using a projectile launcher.
Published: January 2004
Downloads
- William Tell Challenge - PASPORT (2.07 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures, DataStudio files with sample data and Supplemental Files
- William Tell Challenge - ScienceWorkshop (2.09 MB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup, procedures, DataStudio files with sample data and Supplemental Files
Here's What You Need
U.S. Educator prices shown.
Probeware (PASPORT System)
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)
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
Mini Launcher (ME-6825A) - $179
Launch metal spheres up to 2 m with highly repeatable results.
Universal Table Clamp (ME-9376B) - $49
Attach to tables, shelves, or ring stands. Also use it as a versatile rod stand.
Small C Clamp (6 Pack) (SE-7286) - $39
This rugged 10 cm clamp is perfect for attaching a variety of objects to a table. Package of 6.
Photogate Mounting Bracket (ME-6821A) - $25
This bracket mounts one or two Photogate Heads on any Projectile Launcher.
Photogate Head (ME-9498A) - $45
Monitors the motion of objects passing through its gate, counting events as the object breaks the infrared beam. For use with PASPORT and ScienceWorkshop Interfaces.
Phone Jack Extender Cable (PI-8117) - $20
Extension cable can be used with any digital sensor.
Time-of-Flight Accessory (ME-6810) - $79
Use with a Photogate to capture time of flght data. Timing starts when object passes through photogate and stops when object impacts this landing pad. For use with PASPORT and ScienceWorkshop Interfaces.
Carbon Paper (100 Sheets) (SE-8693) - $29
Carbon paper is ideal for marking the position of an object as it strikes the floor or any other surface.
30 Meter Measuring Tape (SE-8712A) - $29
This 30 meter measuring tape reads metric on one side and English on the other.
DataStudio Software (Single User) (CI-6870G) - $99
The award-winning DataStudio is the only software you need to collect, display and analyze scientific data. Single User version.
Other Materials
- Requires 2 Photogate Heads (2) ME-9498
