Use as a projectile launcher and as an inclined plane.
- 1x Ball Ramp Components
- 2x Aluminum Meter Stick
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate
- 1x Photogate Head
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The Ball Ramp can be used as a projectile launcher and as an inclined plane. Two meter sticks form rails for a ball to roll on. The curved end of the Ball Ramp allows the ball to roll off the end of ramp horizontally. There is a level in the curved end so you can tell when the end is horizontal.
The angle of the Ball Ramp can adjusted by clamping one end to a rod stand. Photogate Rod Clamps hold the meter sticks in place and provide a rod clamp as well as a place to attach a photogate. The Photogate Rod Clamp is compatible with Smart Gates and Photogate Heads. A photogate can also be mounted on the curved end of the Ball Ramp to record the speed right before the ball leaves the ramp.
To study Conservation of Momentum in two dimensions, the 2-D Collision Accessory can be mounted on the end of the curved end of the Ball Ramp, allowing the ball rolling down the ramp to collide with a second ball.
Built-in Features
- Level in curved end to make the ball launch horizontally
- Photogate Rod Clamps hold the meter sticks in place, provide a rod clamp and a place to attach a photogate.
- The Photogate Rod Clamp can be installed upside-down to act as a back-stop to consistently start the ball at the same place by starting it pressed up against this back-stop.
- The curved end has a photogate attachment point so the speed of the ball can be measured just as the ball leaves the end of the ramp.
Perform These Experiments
- Projectile Motion
- Uniform Acceleration Down an Inclined Plane
- Conservation of Energy of a Ball Rolling Down an Incline
- Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
What's Included
- 1x Ball Ramp Components (ME-7073)
- 2x Aluminum Meter Stick
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate (PS-3225)
- 1x Photogate Head (ME-9498A)
Product Specifications
| Length of ramp | 1 m |
| Distance between meter stick rails | 1 cm |
| Diameter of ball | 2.54 cm |
| Designed for meter stick cross-section dimensions | 7 mm x 28 mm |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| 1x Small “A” Base | ME-8976 | |
| 1x Stainless Steel Rod, 45 cm | ME-8736 |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Balls (4 Pack) | ME-9864 | |
| Plastic Balls (10 Pack) | ME-6822 | |
| Ball Ramp Components | -- | -- |
Experiment Library Collections
Ball Ramp Experiments
This set of experiments uses the Ball Ramp (ME-7075) to do acceleration, projectile, conservation of energy, and conservation of momentum experiments.
View CollectionSupport Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ball Ramp Components Manual | English - 365.98 KB | |
| Photogate Head Manual | English - 483.59 KB | |
| Wireless Smart Gate Reference Guide | English - 893.52 KB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 566.81 KB | |
