Leaning Ladders

Students make predictions about the forces acting on a dynamic track (ladder) leaning against a smooth wall. They check their predictions using a Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform. Additional activities include adding a weight to the track and accounting for the friction between the track and the wall.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: Physics

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Learn how to set up and use PASCO's Wireless Force Platform (PS-3229) and Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform. For more information on the Wireless Force Platforms,...

Leaning Ladders

Directly measure the normal and frictional forces in the classic leaning ladder problem using a PASCO 2-Axis Wireless Force Platform (PS-3230). Free student-ready...

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Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform

The Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform measures forces applied normal to its surface, as well as forces applied parallel to its surface.

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