Purpose: To demonstrate the kinetic and dynamic motion of objects

The track consists of a variety of low friction carts and accessories to allow for the demonstration of many common motion concepts. The system is not as low friction as an air track but is much simpler to set up and use. Below are a few options that are available, but the system is not limited to these suggestions. A list of specific demonstrations that use this system are listed below for reference.

1. A fan cart to show the effects of an accelerating force. The fan can be angled to show vector components. There is a sail to show the effects
   of the impulse of the air on the sail.
2. A mechanical driver that can set up oscillations of the carts with spring attached.
3. A spring loaded launcher to give consistant launching impulses.
4. Bumpers for various types of collision and velcro to allow the carts to stick together.
5. A friction pad to give the carts a consistant fritional force.

See the Pasco manual for other ideas for this systems use.

Demonstrations that use the Pasco Dynamics Track: M38, M60, M61, F51

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