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 made for friction.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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Super Pulley with Mounting Rod

This Super Pulley mounted on a plastic mounting rod (12.7 mm diameter, 14 cm long) fits most standard laboratory clamps.

Photogate Head

Monitors the motion of objects passing through its gate, counting events as the object breaks the infrared beam.

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