Projectile Motion Experiment
The projectile motion is for experimentally determining trajectories when a projectile is launched either horizontally or at an angle. Angles between 0° and 90° may be selected. Varying the tension in the spring can also enable different launch velocities.
Features:
- 1 Projectile Launcher with Bench Clamp
- 1 Digital Timer with Adaptor
- 1 Pair of Photogates with Cable
- 1 Photogate clamp
- 2 Plastic Balls
Objectives:
- To determine the range of projectile as a function of the angle of inclination.
- To determine the (maximum) range as a function of the initial velocity.
Technical Data:
Projectile Launcher
- Angle : 90° – 0° – 90° through plumb line
- Clamping : Bench or Table via ‘U’ clamp
- Clamping width : upto 35mm
- Tension : Spring loaded
- Projectile ball : Plastic, 15mm dia. (approx.)
Digital Timer & Photogate
- Display : 2 line LCD
- Type : Micro controller based
- Time resolution : 0.1 milli second
- Mode : Time, Speed & Acceleration
- Photogate : 2 Nos.
- Interface : USB
- Operating voltage : 5V DC
- Photogate detector : Infra-Red
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 Projectile Launcher with Bench Clamp
- 1 Digital Timer with Adaptor
- 1 Pair of Photogates with Cable
- 1 Photogate clamp
- 2 Plastic Balls
Key Topics:
- Range of a ball.
- Projectile Range Versus Angle.
- Projectile Path.
- Conservation of energy.
- Initial Velocity of the Ball.