Inelastic Collisions

This experiment uses the computer/multimedia system to measure the motion ofa cart during a collision with a force sensor. The force sensor has a clay cone at the impact point to absorb the energy of the collision. A rotary motion sensor measures the linear position, velocity and acceleration of the cart during collision.

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Equipment
Pasco Rotary Motion Sensor   Pasco Cart Track   Pasco Cart
Pasco Force Sensor and Bracket   Clay   Stand
Pasco Track Clamp   Pasco Computer Interface   String
Mass Hanger   Mass