Demo: Independence of x- and y-Projectile Motion (Uphill)

Push the Smart Ballistic Cart on a level track: The ball is shot and caught. Then push the cart on a level track but put a friction block in the cart's way: The ball is shot up and misses the cart because the cart has slowed down. Finally, push the cart up an inclined track: The ball is shot and will be caught by the cart, even if the ball is launched before the cart reaches the top and is caught as the cart is on its way back down the track.

Grade Level: CollegeHigh School

Subject: Physics

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Featured Equipment

Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Blue Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Blue Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics. 

Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit

The Red Smart Cart Demonstration Kit comes with a Red Smart Cart and all the accessories you need to perform amazing physics demonstrations in kinematics and dynamics. 

Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory

Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory

The Smart Ballistic Accessory mounts to any PASCO dynamics cart for a classic demonstration on the independence of X and Y motion.

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