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Mechanics
   

M39: Drop/Shoot

 

Purpose: To demonstrate that vertical acceleration is independent of horizontal motion.
Description:

 

A spring actuated gun aimed horizontally with an accessory hanging a ball in front of the barrel in addition to a ball loaded in the barrel.
When the gun fires one ball horizontally it drops another one straight down vertically. Both balls will land at the same time.

If you so choose data can be taken to further analyze the results with use of a photogate and time of flight pad.

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A

 

 Large projectile gun D2.3
  Drop/shoot accessory, large projectile balls, cocking rod D2.3
  Table clamp for launcher H3.2
 
If data acquisition is desired:
 
  Photogate and cord D2.3
  Pasco Science Workshop interface  
  Time of flight pad D2.4

References:

Manual   Setup Notes: M39 PIRA #:
Manufacturer(s): Pasco #ME-9859 Other school's Demonstration web pages

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