Measuring Force with Falling Mass

Measuring Force with Falling Mass

P.I.R.A. #: 1G 10.20

Demonstrates: Acceleration.

Description: An air car is caused to accelerate by a hanging mass and pulley system.

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Quicktime Video

Condition: Good.	Size: 204" x 45" x 24"	Hazard: None.
Instructions: Set up as in schematic, release mass to cause acceleration of car.
Items Used: Air car, pulley, string, various masses.
Notes: Use various masses to alter rate of acceleration, photo gate timers can be attached for measurement.
Schematic: none.	Tech Specs (PDF format): none.
Mathematical Description / Measured Results: none.

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