Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Students use a Smart Cart and dynamics system to explore how the kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and total mechanical energy of a cart/earth system changes as the cart rolls down an inclined track.
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Standards Correlations
| IB Topics | AP Topics |
|---|---|
| 2.3 | 5.B.4.1; 5.B.4.2 |
Featured Equipment
Ohaus Scout SKX Balance 2200g
Combines range, resolution and low cost, making it ideal for the student science lab. 2200 g version.
Four Scale Meter Stick
A convenient measuring device that includes four different metric scales of various precision.
Track Rod Clamp
Fastens to the T-Slot of a Dynamics track and accepts a 1/2 inch rod.
Angle Indicator
Fastens to the T-Slot of a dynamics track with hanging brass plumb bob for angle indicator.
Aluminum Table Clamp
This clamp with 6.5 cm grip width, accepts plain or threaded rods up to 1/2 inch or 1.25 cm.
Dynamics Track End Stop (2 Pack)
Replacement end stops for the Dynamics Tracks.
45 cm Stainless Steel Rod
Non-threaded and non-magnetic lab rod.
PAStrack
Connect two 0.5m length tracks and use with PAScars to study motion.
Smart Cart (Red)
The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab and includes built-in sensors for measuring force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. Patent No. 10481173
Many lab activities can be conducted with our Wireless, PASPORT, or even ScienceWorkshop sensors and equipment. For assistance with substituting compatible instruments, contact PASCO Technical Support. We're here to help.
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