Acceleration and Gravity

In this activity, students will use motion sensors to analyze how gravity affects the motion of falling objects varying in size and mass.

Grade Level: High School

Subject: STEM

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Acceleration and Gravity 189.34 KB

Featured Equipment

No-Bounce Pad

No-Bounce Pad

Stop falling objects from bouncing with PASCO’s No-Bounce Pad. Prevents heavy objects from damaging the floor and prevents falling objects from being damaged at impact.

Motion Sensor

Wireless Motion Sensor

The Wireless Motion Sensor uses ultrasound to measure the position, velocity, and acceleration of objects.

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