Vernier™ Centripetal Force Apparatus

Description

• A force sensor measures the centripetal force exerted on a mass as it moves in a circle
• A photogate can be used to measure the angular speed
• Different masses can be added to the platform and positioned at variable radii
• The platform can be driven by a falling mass
• The apparatus also accommodates the Wireless Dynamic Sensor System to measure force, which provides the best set of data
• Sensors are sold separately
• Includes: Rectangular Frame Support Legs (2) Rotating Assembly consisting of Rotational Shaft, Encoder Wheel, 3-Step Pulley, Rotating Beam, Bearing Housing Sliding Carriage to hold the test masses Counterbalance Carriage to balance the rotating beam Swivel Assembly (connects Sliding Carriage to a Dual-Range Force Sensor) Ultra Pulley Ultra Pulley Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly) Photogate Bracket with 1/4 x 20 mounting screw (preinstalled on Assembly) Dual-Range Force Sensor Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly) 50 g masses (4) 100 g masses (4) Hook (attaches a Wireless Dynamic Sensor System to the Sliding Carriage) WDSS Mounting Screw and T Nut to secure a WDSS Warranty and Services 5-year limited warranty