Four Photogates and a Cart

This experiment uses the computer/multimedia system and four photogates to measure the motion of a cart as it accelerates down an angled track. The motion of the cart may then be plotted of a graph of Distance vs. Time, Velocity vs. Time and Acceleration vs. Time.

Pira DCS # 1C10.20

Equipment
Pasco Cart Track   Pasco Track Stand Clamp   Pasco Cart
Pasco Computer Interface   4 Pasco Photogates on Stands   Pasco 4 in 1 Adapter
Stand   Pasco Timing Gate Adapter