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Product Summary
The Forces and Motion Kit gives you the fundamental tools needed to teach motion in one dimension, forces, energy, and other mechanics topics. The versatility and simplicity of the PASCO Smart Cart makes motion data accurate and straight-forward to collect, wirelessly. 19 labs from the Essential Physics 3rd Edition curriculum and the Essential Physics Lab Manual (EP-6326) can be performed using this kit.
Perform These Experiments
- Graphs of motion
- Motion graphs
- Acceleration on a ramp
- A model for accelerated motion
- Newton’s second law
- Hooke’s law
- Static and kinetic friction
- Projectile motion
- Acceleration on an inclined plane
- Static equilibrium
- Work and the force versus distance graph
- Inclined plane and the conservation of energy
- Work and energy
- Springs and the conservation of energy
- Work done by friction
- Design a crash barrier
- Conservation of momentum
- Inelastic collisions
- Elastic collisions
What's Included
- 1x Smart Cart (Blue) (ME-1241)
- 1x Cart Mass (Set of 2) (ME-6757A)
- 1x Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack) (ME-8971)
- 1x Friction Block (ME-9807)
- 1x Super Pulley with Clamp (ME-9448B)
- 1x Gratnells Storage Tray
- 1x Tripod Stand (EP-3572)
- 1x Tripod Track Bracket (EP-3573)
- 1x Dynamics Track Feet (Pair) (ME-8972)
- 1x Aluminum Dynamics Track, 1.2 m (ME-9493)
- 1x Angle Indicator (ME-9495A)
- 2x Metric Spring Scale 10 N Range (ME-9512)
- 1x Essential Physics Weight Set (EP-3563)
- 3x Springs, 1" Outer Diameter, Equal Length, Varying Spring Constant
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
Parts Available Separately | P/N | Price |
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Smart Cart (Red) | ME-1240 | -- |
Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
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Essential Physics Weight Set | EP-3563 | -- |
Tripod Stand | EP-3572 | -- |
Cart Mass (Set of 2) | ME-6757A | -- |
Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack) | ME-8971 | -- |
Friction Block | ME-9807 | -- |
Super Pulley with Clamp | ME-9448B | -- |
Tripod Track Bracket | EP-3573 | -- |
Dynamics Track Feet (Pair) | ME-8972 | -- |
Aluminum Dynamics Track, 1.2 m | ME-9493 | -- |
Smart Cart (Blue) | ME-1241 | -- |
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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1.2 m Aluminum Dynamics Track Manual | English - 94.34 KB | |
Angle Indicator Manual | English - 243.41 KB | |
Cart Masses Manual | English - 212.75 KB | |
Dynamics Track End Stop Manual | English - 222.06 KB | |
Dynamics Track Feet Pair Manual | English - 140.65 KB | |
EP-3572 Tripod Stand Manual | English - 162.24 KB | |
Friction Block Manual | English - 100.58 KB | |
Super Pulley with Clamp Manual | English - 243.18 KB | |
Wireless Smart Cart Manual | English - 2.16 MB | |
Safety Sheets | ||
Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB |