Kit for doing rotation experiments using a meter stick
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Product Summary
In the Meter Stick Rotation Set, a Half-Meter Stick rotates about any point desired. The Wireless Force Sensor can attached to the rotating meter stick to directly measure the centripetal force on a mass attached to the Force Sensor with a string.
The Meter Stick Rotation Set includes two mass holders that can slide freely on the meter stick or be fixed in place. The rotational inertia of the apparatus can be determined by accelerating the apparatus by a mass hanging over a pulley with a photogate.
Built-in Features
- The Meter Stick Holder mounts on either a Pivot (ME-7034) or a Rotary Motion Sensor.
- The Meter Stick Holder has a post for mounting the Wireless Force Sensor.
- A screw on the Mass Holder for attaching a string makes it easy to change the radius in a centripetal force experiment.
- The Mass Holder, installed upside-down, has fins for attaching the Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration/Altimeter (PS-3223).
Perform These Experiments
- Centripetal Force: Vary mass, radius, and angular speed
- Rotational Inertia of a Thin Rod
- Rotational Inertia of a Point Mass as a Function of Radius
What's Included
- 1x Meter Stick Rotation Components (ME-7072)
- 1x Half-Meter Stick (ME-7044)
- 1x Pivot (ME-7034)
- 1x Wireless Force Acceleration Sensor (PS-3202)
- 1x Wireless Smart Gate (PS-3225)
- 1x Replacement Mass Set, 50 g (ME-8984)
- 1x Replacement Mass Set, 20 g (ME-8983)
- 1x Small “A” Base (ME-8976)
- 1x Stainless Steel Rod, 45 cm (ME-8736)
- 1x Super Pulley with Mounting Rod (ME-9499)
- 1x Multi-Clamp (ME-9507)
Product Specifications
| Mass of Mass Holder | 20 g |
| Maximum mass that fits in the Mass Holder | 100 g (two 50-g masses) |
| Masses included | Six 20-g masses and six 50-g masses |
| Length of Half-Meter Stick | 60 cm |
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
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration/Altimeter | PS-3223 |
Experiment Library Collections
Meter Stick Rotation Experiments
This set of experiments uses the Meter Stick Rotation Set (ME-7074) to do centripetal force and rotational inertia experiments.
View CollectionSupport Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meter Stick Rotation Components Manual | English - 440.09 KB | |
| Pivot Product Guide | English - 147.95 KB | |
| Wireless Force Acceleration Sensor Manual | English - 1.42 MB | |
| Wireless Smart Gate Reference Guide | English - 893.52 KB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 566.81 KB | |
