Everything you need to do the Ballistic Pendulum and projectile motion experiments
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Product Summary
This easily-assembled ballistic pendulum consists of a Mini Launcher and Mini Ballistic Pendulum Accessory mounted on a Rotary Motion Sensor. The complete motion of the swing of the pendulum can be graphed.
Perform the conventional ballistic pendulum experiment in which the muzzle velocity of the ball is determined using the maximum height to which the pendulum swings.
Examine the difference between a completely inelastic collision (the ball is caught in the pendulum) to a partially inelastic collision (the ball bounces off the back side of the pendulum).
Verify that the angular momentum of the ball (as measured about the pivot point) is equal to the angular momentum of the ball and pendulum immediately after the ball is caught.
Perform These Experiments
- Inelastic Collisions
- Ballistic Pendulum
- Conservation of Angular Momentum and Energy in a Ballistic Pendulum
- Projectile Motion
- Projectile Range vs. Launch Angle
- Conservation of Energy of a Projectile Launched Straight Up
- Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
- Path of a Projectile
What's Included
- 1x Mini Launcher (ME-6825B)
- 1x Mini Ballistic Pendulum Accessory (ME-6829)
- 1x Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor (PS-3220)
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate (PS-3225)
- 1x Photogate Mounting Bracket (ME-6821A)
- 1x Stainless Steel Rod, 60 cm Threaded (ME-8977)
- 1x Aluminum Table Clamp (ME-8995)
- 1x Rod Clamp for Rotary Motion Sensor (ME-8945)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Ballistic Pendulum Accessory | ME-6829 | -- |
Experiment Library Collections
Ballistic Pendulum and Projectile Motion Experiments
This set of ballistic pendulum and projectile motion experiments can be performed with the equipment from the Ballistic Pendulum Kit (ME-1263).
View CollectionSupport Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mini Ballistic Pendulum Accessory Manual | English - 589.02 KB | |
| Mini Launcher Manual - ME-6825B | English - 2.19 MB | |
| Photogate Mounting Bracket Manual | English - 38.67 KB | |
| Replacement Plumb Bobs Manual | English - 165.81 KB | |
| Wireless Rotary Motion Sensor Manual | English - 1.62 MB | |
| Wireless Smart Gate Reference Guide | English - 893.52 KB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 566.81 KB | |
