Monitors the motion of objects passing through its gate, counting events as the object breaks the infrared beam.
- 1x Photogate Head with cable
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The Photogate Head monitors the motion of objects passing through its gate, counting events as the object breaks the infrared beam.
Includes a swivel mount to attach to a photogate stand. It does not include the heavy base and standard rod of the Accessory Photogate (ME-9204B). Can be used with ScienceWorkshop interfaces or with PASPORT interfaces using Digital Adapter (PS-2159).
Applications
- Conduct basic motion experiments
- Measure acceleration of freefall
- Measure pendulum periods
What's Included
- 1x Photogate Head with cable
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD!
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Product Specifications
| Photogate Width | 7.5 cm |
| Fall Time | < 50 ns |
| Spatial Resolution | < 1 mm |
| Timing Resolution | 0.1 millisecond |
| Connector | Stereo phone plug |
Software Required
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 »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photogate Stand | ME-9805 | $36 |
| Parts Available Separately | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Jack Extender Cable | PI-8117 | $21 |
Product Guides
Photogates, Fences, and Timers
Photogates, fences, and timers are a staple of every physics lab. We’ve developed two standalone photogates, as well as two software-dependent options with varying capabilities and applications. This page compares our products’ functions, applications, and connectivity to help you select the perfect fit for your lab.
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Photogate Head.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Freefall Picket Fence
In this lab, students generate velocity vs. time graph for a picket fence free-falling through a Photogate. Then, students will use their graphs to determine the acceleration due to gravity.
Projectile Motion EX-5502
The purpose of this experiment is to predict the horizontal range of a projectile shot from various heights and angles. In addition, students will compare the time of flight for projectiles shot horizontally at different muzzle...
Atwood's Machine
Using an Atwood’s Machine, a photogate is used to measure the velocity of both masses as one moves up and the other moves down. The slope of the graph of velocity vs. time is the acceleration of the system and compensation is...
Projectile Motion
Use photogates to measure time of flight and the initial launch velocity of the ball and predict the range fired at an angle off the table onto the floor. Also, find the maximum range as a function of angle.
Instantaneous and Average Speed
In this lab, students will measure a cart's average speed between photogates to observe the difference between instantaneous and average speed.
Support Documents
| Manuals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Photogate Head Manual | English | 483.59 KB | |
| Photogate Head ME-9498A | Russian | 433.24 KB | |
