Please note: This Experiment of the Month is in a DataStudio Workbook format, available for download. (See below for screenshots of the workbook.)

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For a cart rolling down an inclined track, students determine the effect of the mass of the cart and the angle of the incline on the motion of the cart. In addition, students analyze the slope of a position-time graph and the slope of a velocity-time graph. Finally, students analyze the area of a velocity-time graph.

• PAScar Dynamics System (ME-6955) or Classic Dynamics System (ME-9429B)
• Base and Support Rod (ME-9355) OR Universal Table Clamp (ME-9376B) and 60 cm Rod (ME-8977)
• Motion Sensor (PS-2103A)
• USB Link (PS-2100A) or other PASport Interface
• DataStudio Software (CI-6870G)
• Meter Stick
• Optional: Angle Indicator (ME-9495)