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Instruction Sheet

for the PASCO

Model ME-8957

012-05771B

6/95

$1.00

better

teach science

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ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION TANK

Introduction

The ME-8957 Rotational Acceleration Tank is an

accessory for the ME-8951 Rotating Platform. One of

the more difficult concepts in mechanics for students

to grasp is the direction of acceleration in circular

motion. The Rotational Acceleration Tank can be used

to easily show the direction of the centripetal accelera-

tion as well as the effects of rotational motion on a

fluid.

Before beginning the rotational demonstration use the

Rotational Acceleration Tank or other fluid container

to show the effect of linear acceleration on a fluid.

Notice that the normal of a plane that is tangent to the

curved surface of the liquid points toward the direction

of acceleration. See Figure 1.

➧ NOTE: The Rotational Acceleration Tank has

been designed to stand upright on a desktop or

other stable surface.

Equipment

- Rotational Acceleration Tank assembly with

thumb screw and square nut (2 ea.)

Additional Equipment Required

- ME-8951 Rotating Platform

- ME-8955 Motor Drive (optional)

- SF-9584 Low Voltage Power Supply (optional)

Setup

➀ Assemble and level the ME-8951 Rotating Plat-

form. Include the ME-8955 Rotational Motor Drive

if desired.

➁ Center the Rotational Tank on the rotating plat-

form, so that the mounting Tabs are aligned with

the slot on top of the Rotating Platform. Slide into

place and secure with the T-slot attachment screws.

See Figure 2.

➧ NOTE: Clean the tank between uses if fluids

other than water are used.

➂ Fill the tank no more than half full with the liquid

of choice. Water with food coloring is the sug-

gested fluid, but mild solutions of different viscos-

ity can be used.

➃ Rotate the tank at the desired rate.

acceleration

Rotational

Acceleration Tank

tangential

plane

normal

table

fluid

ME-8957

ACCELERATION TANK

ACCESSORY

FOR USE WITH PASCO ME-8951 ROTATING PLATFORM

Figure 1: Linear Acceleration

This instruction sheet written/edited by:

Robert Morrison

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