Pasco ME-6962 PAStrack Systems User Manual

®PAStrack SystemsInstruction Manual andExperiment Guide012-10393B*012-10393*Models ME-6961 and ME-6962

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 2: Conservation of Momentum in Collisions10Experiment 2: Conservation of Momentum in CollisionsPurposeThe purpose of this

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 2: Conservation of Momentum in Collisions11Case A3: Start both carts at one end of the track. Give the first cart a slow

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 3: Simple Harmonic Oscillator12Experiment 3: Simple Harmonic OscillatorPurposeThe purpose is to measure the period of osc

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 3: Simple Harmonic Oscillator135. Set the cart on the track and attach a spring to each end. Attach the other ends of th

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 3: Simple Harmonic Oscillator142. Using the data in Table 3.1, plot force versus position. Draw the best-fit straight lin

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 4: Oscillations on an Incline15Experiment 4: Oscillations on an InclinePurposeIn this experiment, you will measure the p

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 4: Oscillations on an Incline16the pivot clamp and support stand to hold the track at this angle. Measure this angle and

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 4: Oscillations on an Incline172. Calculate the period by dividing these average values by 3 and record the periods in T

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 5: Springs in Series and Parallel18Experiment 5: Springs in Series and ParallelPurposeIn this experiment, you will measur

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 5: Springs in Series and Parallel194.Incline the track by raising the end where the spring is attached. As the end of th

PAStrack Systems Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 6: Launch Speed20Experiment 6: Launch SpeedPurposeIn this experiment, you will qualitatively demonstrate how the final sp

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 7: Newton’s Second Law21Experiment 7: Newton’s Second LawPurpose In this experiment, you will verify Newton’s Second Law

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 7: Newton’s Second Law225. Pull the cart back until the mass hanger reaches the pulley. Record this initial release posit

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 8: Acceleration Down an Incline23Experiment 8: Acceleration Down an InclinePurposeIn this experiment, you will investiga

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 8: Acceleration Down an Incline244. Release the cart from rest and use the stopwatch to time how long it takes the cart t

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 8: Acceleration Down an Incline254. Measure the hypotenuse of the triangle formed by the track and use this to calcu-lat

®PAStrack Systems Additional Experiment Suggestions 26Additional Experiment SuggestionsOscillation Modes of Two Carts and Three SpringsPlace two carts

®PAStrack Systems Additional Experiment Suggestions 27Longitudinal WaveInstall magnetic bumper accessories (from PASCO part ME-6952) on six or more

®PAStrack Systems Technical Support 28Technical SupportFor assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:Limited WarrantyFor a description of th

PAStrack Systems®3IntroductionPASCO PAStrack Systems include equipment for a variety of experiments and demonstrations. You can expand your system wit

®PAStrack Systems About the Equipment 4This manual contains descriptions of the equipment included in the various systems, complete instructions for

®PAStrack Systems About the Equipment 5PAScars These carts run along the track on low-friction wheels.Each cart includes a spring-loaded plunger tha

®PAStrack Systems Spare Parts 6Harmonic Springs (Part of ME-6961.) Ideal for studying harmonic oscillation of carts on a flat or inclined track, these

®PAStrack Systems About the Experiments 7About the ExperimentsThese eight experiments can be done with the equipment included in the system and othe

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 1: Conservation of Momentum in Explosions8Experiment 1: Conservation of Momentum in ExplosionsPurposeThe purpose of this

®PAStrack Systems Experiment 1: Conservation of Momentum in Explosions9Figure 1.12. For each of the cases in Table 1.1, place the two carts against e