When students use the Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus with a Go Direct^® Force and Acceleration Sensor, they can conduct a variety of rotational dynamics investigations with a single experiment setup. This combination easily measures angular velocity and centripetal force and acceleration without the hassle of wires.

Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus can be used in a variety of experiments:

• Investigate circular motion by measuring centripetal acceleration in relation to the radius of rotation and angular velocity.
• Explore rotational dynamics through an investigation of the force required to keep a mass in circular motion.
• Explore Newton’s second law, angular acceleration, and the moment of inertia as they relate to circular motion.

Experiments

What's Included

Go Direct Centripetal Force System (with sensor)

• Base with adjustable feet
• Bearing and spindle
• Rotating beam
• Sensor bracket
• Mass carriage with thumb screws
• Mass carriage with bearings
• 50 g masses (2)
• 100 g masses (4)

• Hook
• Bumper
• Nylon screw
• Accessory rod
• Micro USB Cable

Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus (without sensor)

• Base with adjustable feet
• Bearing and spindle
• Rotating beam
• Sensor bracket
• Mass carriage with thumb screws
• Mass carriage with bearings
• 50 g masses (2)
• 100 g masses (4)

Accessories

Experiment Download

Preview and/or edit the experiments for your curriculum with the free download below. The Student download includes objectives, materials, procedures, and analysis questions. The Instructor download includes notes, sample results and graphs, and answers.

The Moment of Inertia experiment also requires a Centripetal Force Apparatus Moment of Inertia Accessory Kit, which is sold separately.

• Instructor
• Student

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