Molecular Motion

Video starts out in non slow-motion (30 fps), then switches to slow-mo (300 fps).

Amusement Park Physics

Demonstrate how centripetal force/acceleration keeps water
in cup even when cup is upside down.
Place water cup on center of plate. Hold ropes such that
plate is level. Swing slowly back and forth; when feeling ready, swing in
full circle. Works very well. Practice once or twice before using in class.
Located in L02, section B2.

Used in uniform circular motion lab, coeficient of static
friction is calculated and then used to predict maximum rpm at which car will
remain on table.
Adjust rpm with 5 amp, regulated DC power supply.

Location

Location

When turntable is spinning, gun will miss target. When turntable
isn’t spinning, gun will hit target.
Turntable located in L02, section D3; cannon and clamp located
in L02, section B3, with “shoot the monkey” demo.
1E30.20

Car travels at a constant velocity (it will also do a flip if it encounters an obstacle).
Located in L02, section B-1.

Used in uniform circular motion lab, coeficient of static
friction is calculated and then used to predict maximum rpm at which car will
remain on table.
Adjust rpm with 5 amp, regulated DC power supply.

Location

* Study acceleration of simple harmonic motion

* Measure acceleration due to gravity

* Study acceleration of elevator

* Study acceleration of cart rolling freely up and down incline.

Demonstrate Kinematics of frictionless motion; experiment
with Newton’s 2nd Law; study conservation of momentum.
Sit on craft with center of gravity directly over center
of disk; make sure battery is charged to full capacity.
Located in L02.

Purpose: Demonstrate principles of Galilean relativity and
projectile motion.
Place ball in spring loaded launcher; set cart in motion;
launcher is triggered by photogate as cart passes trigger bracket; ball travels
in parabola and lands back in cart.
Located in L03, section B3. Track in section B2.