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Lecture Demonstrations | |
Mechanics |
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M09: Hover Puck |
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Purpose: To show low friction motion. |
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Description: |
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The Hover Puck glides on a self-generated cushion of air across any smooth surface. The rubber bumper provides protection for the puck and other objects during collisions. Inertia Activities -- The Hover Puck removes friction from its motion, which helps students better understand Newton's First Law Newton's Second Law -- Students can apply various forces to the puck and record its acceleration with a Motion Sensor. |
Equipment List: | Storage Location: HAHN N 130A |
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Hover Puck | D1.6 |
References: |
Manual: None | Setup Notes: M09 | PIRA #: |
Manufacturer(s): Pasco Scienctific # SE-7335A | Other school's Demonstration web pages |
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