MECHANICS/ Centripetal Force Experiment, EX-5506
The complete solution for determining the relationships between centripetal force, mass, velocity, and radius. This complete solution is designed for use with PASCO Capstone Software.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 1x Centripetal Force Apparatus (ME-8088)
- 1x PASPORT High Resolution Force Sensor (PS-2189)
- 1x Photogate Head (ME-9498A)
- 1x Large Rod Base (ME-8735)
- 1x 90 cm Stainless Steel Rod (ME-8738)
- 1x Multi-Clamp (ME-9507)
- 1x 45 cm Stainless Steel Rod (ME-8736)
- 5x Banana Plug Cord-Red (5 Pack) (SE-9750)
- Description
Description
Students explore the relationship between mass, radius of rotation, tangential speed, and centripetal force. By continuously measuring the force as the speed is varied, students clearly see the effect of speed on the centripetal force. The effect of changing the mass or radius is also investigated.
Concepts
- How centripetal force depends on radius, mass, and speed
