Velocity and Acceleration: Encoder Carts

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

A black cart track has a strip of black and white lines attached. The special Encoder cart has a photocell that can pick up motion from traveling over the paper strip. Kinematic graphs of position, velocity and acceleration can be monitored using the Vernier Software Labpro Interface

Location:

  • Special Black Track: Beside Shelf F
  • Carts & Accessories: Dr. 25-27