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Dual-Range Force Sensor

Dual-Range Force Sensor

Newton's 3rd Law

Newton's 3rd Law

Dual-Range Force Sensor

$120.00

Use the Dual-Range Force Sensor in a wide variety of experiments, including the study of friction, simple harmonic motion, impact in collisions, or centripetal force.

ORDER CODE: DFS-BTA Categories ,

The Dual-Range Force Sensor is a general-purpose sensor for measuring pushing and pulling forces. Two ranges allow you to measure forces as small as 0.01 newtons and as large as 50 newtons. It can be used in a broad range of ways:

  • As a replacement for a hand-held spring scale
  • Mounted horizontally on a dynamics cart to study collisions
  • Mounted on a ring-stand to measure forces in a vertical direction
  • Collect data from two Force Sensors simultaneously to study Newton’s Third Law
Dual Range Force Sensor - Tech Tips with Vernier
Dual Range Force Sensor - Tech Tips (5:44)

Specifications

  • ± 10 N Range Resolution: 0.01 N
  • ± 50 N Range Resolution: 0.05 N

Experiments

Elementary School (4 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Learning to Use the Force SensorElementary Science with Vernier
Lift the LoadElementary Science with Vernier
What a Drag!Elementary Science with Vernier
Oh! My Aching Back! How Ramps Make Lifting EasierElementary Science with Vernier
Middle School (12 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Audio AssistantVernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
String Tension TesterVernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
Life in the Fast LaneForensics with Vernier
Flipping coinsForensics with Vernier
Frictional ForcesMiddle School Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversMiddle School Science with Vernier
PulleysMiddle School Science with Vernier
BuoyancyMiddle School Science with Vernier
Frictional ForcesPhysical Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversPhysical Science with Vernier
PulleysPhysical Science with Vernier
An Inclined PlanePhysical Science with Vernier
High School (30 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Audio AssistantVernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
String Tension TesterVernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
Life in the Fast LaneForensics with Vernier
Flipping coinsForensics with Vernier
Neuromuscular Reflexes (with Accelerometer)Human Physiology with Vernier
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Gravitation on EarthPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Circular MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Investigating Centripetal Acceleration using a Centripetal Force ApparatusAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Investigating Centripetal Acceleration using a PendulumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Kinematics and Dynamics of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Elastic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Frictional ForcesPhysical Science with Vernier
First-Class LeversPhysical Science with Vernier
PulleysPhysical Science with Vernier
An Inclined PlanePhysical Science with Vernier
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier
Making Cents of Math: Linear Relationship between Weight and QuantityReal-World Math with Vernier
Funnel Volumes - Volume and WeightReal-World Math with Vernier
Spring Thing - Newton's Second LawReal-World Math with Vernier
Stretch It to the Limit - The Linear Force Relation for a Rubber BandReal-World Math with Vernier
College (18 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Neuromuscular Reflexes (with Accelerometer)Human Physiology with Vernier
Springs Making Things MovePhysics Explorations and Projects
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Gravitation on EarthPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Circular MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Investigating Centripetal Acceleration using a Centripetal Force ApparatusAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Investigating Centripetal Acceleration using a PendulumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Kinematics and Dynamics of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Elastic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Third LawPhysics with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements. This sensor requires an interface (sold separately).

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support 2Full support 2Full support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
  2. Maximum data-collection rate on the interface may limit the sensor's response in collision experiments.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkFull support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
  2. Maximum data-collection rate on the interface may limit the sensor's response in collision experiments.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkFull support 1 2IncompatibleFull support 1 3Full support 1Full support 1 3
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 4Full support 4 5IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 4Full support 4 5IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Maximum data-collection rate on the interface may limit the sensor's response in collision experiments.
  2. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  3. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  4. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  5. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

  • Dual-Range Force Sensor
  • Hook
  • Bumper
  • Nylon thumb screw
  • Accessory Rod

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Clay-Holder Bumpers with ClayCLAY-BMPRS$5.00
Bumper and Launcher KitBLK$99.00
Springs SetSPRINGS$18.00
Reflex Hammer Accessory KitRFX-ACC$29.00
Adapter for PASCO CartPCA-DFS$15.00
Analog Extension CableEXT-BTA$12.00
Force Table AdapterFTA-DFS$35.00
Air Track AdapterATA-DFS$69.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Replacement Rod, 5 inchACC-ROD$4.00
Dual-Range Force Sensor Replacement Parts KitDFS-RPK$24.00

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty
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Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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