Accelerometers
We have three wired accelerometers and two wireless accelerometers, designed for different uses. These devices can be mounted on objects to study motion. The wired accelerometers have a flexible, 2-meter cable
Go Direct Acceleration Sensor
Best choice for acceleration, rotation, altitude, and angle data in the classroom or in the field. Go Direct Acceleration Sensor connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® or wired via USB to your device.
- Amusement park rides
- Elevator acceleration
- Tossing an object in the air
- Concussion studies
- Rocket launches
Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor
Best for experiments in the lab or field
3-axis accelerometer and Force sensor which can be used via USB or Bluetooth.
- Friction
- Simple harmonic motion
- Impact in collisions
- Centripetal force
Low-g Accelerometer
Good choice for in-lab studies of 1-dimensional accelerations. This sensor requires connection to an interface from the LabQuest family in order to collect data on your device.
- One-dimensional motion of a car (real or toy)
- Elevator acceleration
3-Axis Accelerometer
Best for complex, three-dimensional accelerations
- Bungee Jumping
- Tossing an object in the air
- Amusement park rides
25 g Accelerometer
Best for large, one dimensional accelerations
- Sky Diving
- Rocket Launch
- Crash Test Dummies
ACCELEROMETER | Connection Type | NUMBER OF AXES | RANGE | ADDITIONAL SENSORS | Go Direct Acceleration Sensor | Wireless (Bluetooth) and USB | 3 | ±157 m/s2 (±16 g) or ±1,960 m/s2 (±200 g) | 3-axis gyro, altimeter, angle | Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor | Wireless (Bluetooth) and USB | 3 | ±157 m/s2 (±16 g) | Force, 3-axis gyro |
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Low-g Accelerometer | Vernier interfaces | 1 | ±49 m/s2 (±5 g) | |
3-Axis Accelerometer | Vernier interfaces | 3 | ±49 m/s2 (±5 g) | |
25 g Accelerometer | Vernier interfaces | 1 | 245 m/s2 (±25 g) | |