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Product Description
£506.00 ex VAT | £607.20 Inc VAT
Use the Vernier Projectile Launcher to investigate important concepts in two-dimensional kinematics.
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- Investigate the independence of the horizontal and vertical motion
- Use the photogates to measure launch velocity
- Knowing the launch velocity, predict the landing point when a ball is launched horizontally from a table top
- Knowing the launch velocity and launch angle, predict the landing point when a ball is launched at an angle on a lab table
- Knowing the launch velocity and launch angle, launch a ball through a horizontal or vertical hoop
- Investigate projectile range as a function of launch angle
- Determine which launch angles give the same range
- Determine which launch angle gives the maximum range
- Investigate the repeatability of the launcher
- Use the launcher, a video camera and the video features of Logger Pro to observe the launch path
- Given a specific launch distance, calculate the launch velocity needed to hit the target. Use the photogates to set the device to that launch velocity and test your prediction.
Specification
- Launch angle: 0 to 70 degrees
- Launch speed: 0-6 m/s
- Launch height: 146 mm
- Maximum launch distance: 2.5 m
- Internal photogate interval: 50 mm
- Steel ball diameter: 17.46 mm
- Steel ball mass: 21.8 g
Sensor Requirements
The Projectile Launcher may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Logger Pro | Graphical Analysis 4 |
| LabQuest Mini | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support1 | Full support1 |
| Original LabQuest (DISCONTINUED) | Full support | Full support |
| LabPro (DISCONTINUED) | Full support2 | Incompatible |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth®technology
- Sensor does not auto-ID; manual setup is required.
| Interface | Software Graphical Analysis for Chrome |
|---|---|
| LabQuest Mini | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support1 |
| Original LabQuest (DISCONTINUED) | Full support |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth® technology
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis for iOS | Graphical Analysis for Android |
| LabQuest Stream | Future support | Future support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support1 | Full support1 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Future software updates will add support for a LabQuest Stream interface.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
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