Cart Picket Fence

These low-friction carts are designed to study motion and collisions on the Vernier Dynamics Track. The Plunger Cart has a spring-loaded plunger for collisions, including superelastic collisions. A top tray has inserts for attaching the Dual-Range Force Sensor, Low-g Accelerometer, and Wireless Dynamics Sensor System. Removable inserts allow rapid configuration of magnets or hook-and-pile tabs for collision study. Vernier carts are also compatible with other common carts and tracks. What’s Included Plunger cart Mounting hardware for force sensor and accelerometer Magnetic and hook-and-pile end caps

Photogates allow for extremely accurate timing of events within physics experiments, for studying free fall, air track collisions, pendulum periods, the speed of a rolling object, among other things. The Vernier Photogate includes an accessory rod for mounting to a ring stand. The gate has an input port so multiple gates can be connected in a daisy-chain configuration with up to four gates going to a single interface channel. The laser gate mode requires the addition of a common pen laser, which is directed into the laser port. The laser may be some distance from the gate, so that you can measure the speed of larger objects such as a rocket, model car, or even a real automobile. User manual

The Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder is a revolutionary way for physics students to study dynamics. The Motion Encoder adds an optical position sensing system to record cart motion and eliminates the need for a motion detector for cart-on-track activities. Capture accurate, repeatable motion data with the Motion Encoder Cart and Receiver for sperior cart-on-track experiments. The Motion Encoder Cart replaces the ultrasonic Motion Detector when used for dynamics carton-on-track activities. The Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motion Encoder allows students to explore kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy with the ease and precision of optical motion sensing. The Motion Encoder is an optical position sensing system that records cart motion and eliminates the need for a motion detector for cart-on-track activities. In addition to a Motion Encoder Cart and Receiver, this system includes an aluminum track, a low-friction plastic plunger cart, an ultra pulley, and all of the necessary attachment accessories. The Dynamics Cart and Track System with Motin Encoder includes: Combination 1.2 m Track/Optics Bench Motion Encoder Cart with magnetic and hook-and-pile end caps Motion Encoder Receiver Plunger Cart with magnetic and hook-and-pile end caps 4 hexagonal masses, 125 g each Mounting hardware for Dual-Range Force Sensor and accelerometers Adjustable End Stop 2 Adjustable Two-Foot Levelers Motion Detector Bracket Motion Detector Reflector Flag Rod Clamp 2 Photogate Brackets Ultra Pulley Pulley Bracket User manual The long-track version includes the same carts and accessories as the Dynamics Cart and Track System but substitutes a 2.2m Track for the 1.2m Track.   Shipping costs standard version: The standard version 1.2m is sent as PostPac Economy bulky goods. The total shipping costs are CHF 31.00.   Shipping costs long version:   The long track version 2.2m is shipped by freight forwarding. The costs for shipping amount to a total of CHF 74.00. &am

The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor couples a 3-axis accelerometer with a stable and accurate force sensor that measures forces as small as ±0.1 N and up to ±50 N. Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors. It directly connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® or wired via USB to your platform. The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor includes a force sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis gyroscope. Take it on a roller coaster, swing, or slide. Suspend several Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensors from the ceiling to perform a 3-D vector force experiment, or attach a string to the hook and whirl it in a horizontal or vertical circle. In wireless mode, your imagination is the only limiting factor! Go Direct Force and Acceleration can be used in a variety of experiments: Investigate Newton’s Third Law by connecting the hooks of two force sensors with a rubber band. Use the force sensor to pull an object across a surface to measure frictional forces. Attach the force sensor to the Centripetal Force Apparatus to measure centripetal force and acceleration simultaneously. Place sensors on Dynamics Carts to investigate forces and accelerations in collisions. Specifications: Force: ±50 N Acceleration: 3 axis, ±16 g Gyroscope: 3 axis, 2000°/s Connections: Wireless: Bluetooth Wired: USB Icluded: Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor Hook Bumper Nylon screw Accessory rod Micro USB Cable

Using Go Direct Photogate, students are able to easily and accurately measure velocity and acceleration to study the movement of an object in free fall, rolling objects, collisions, and pendulums, without needing to know anything about the geometry of the object. Go Direct Photogate also includes a single laser gate for use with objects passing outside of the arms of the sensor. Using the laser gate requires a visible-light pen laser (not included). Go Direct Photogate can be used in a variety of experiments: Measuring acceleration of a cart on an incline using a cart picket fence Measuring the angular motion of a wheel as it is turning Investigating Newton’s second law using a half-Atwood machine to measure acceleration Determining the time an object passes one or more gates Wired or Wireless—The Flexibility to ChooseOur Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the solution best for your classroom or laboratory. Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You AreThe robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app or LabQuest 2 App. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students. Specifications Infrared source: Peak at 880 nm Gate width: 77.5 mm Internal gate separation: 20 mm Distance from internal gates to bottom of photogate arms: ~10 mm Distance from internal gates to sides of photogate arms: ~5 mm Gate LED indicators: Off for unblocked gate, on for blocked gate Battery: 300 mAh Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery life (single full charge): ~10 hours continuous data collection Battery life (long term): ~300 full charge cycles (several years depending on usage) Connections Wireless: Bluetooth Wired: USB

The Dynamics Cart and Track System provides students with the tools they need to explore kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and energy. This versatile system can also be easily adapted to study optics, color, and diffraction. The Dynamics and Track System is ideal for studying Newton's second law, acceleration on an inclined plane, conservation of momentum, and much more. This traditional cart and track system features an aluminum track, two low-friction, plastic carts, an ultra pulley, and all of the necessary attachment accessories. Easily attach sensors (sold separately) to carts or to the track for data collection, like a Motion Detector, Dual-Range Force Sensor, Wireless Dynamics Sensor System, Photogate, or an Accelerometer. Add the Vernier Optics Expansion Kit (OEK) and use the track as an optics bench. The Dynamics Cart and Track Sytem includes: Combination 1.2 m Track/Optics Bench Standard Cart with magnetic and hook-and-pile end caps Plunger Cart with magnetic and hook-and-pile end caps 4 hexagonal masses, 125 g each Mounting hardware for Dual-Range Force Sensor and accelerometers Adjustable End Stop 2 Adjustable Two-Foot Levelers Motion Detector Bracket Motion Detector Reflector Flag Rod Clamp 2 Photogate Brackets Ultra Pulley Pulley Bracket User manual The long-track version includes the same carts and accessories as the Dynamics Cart and Track System but substitutes a 2.2m Track for the 1.2m Track. Shipping costs standard version: The standard version 1.2m is sent as PostPac Economy bulky goods. The total shipping costs are CHF 31.00.   Shipping costs long version:   The long track version 2.2m is shipped by freight forwarding. The costs for shipping amount to a total of CHF 74.00.

The Motion Encoder Cart and Receiver is for users of the Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System (DTS) who want to add Motion Encoder capability. It includes a fully assembled Motion Encoder Cart (DTS-CART-MEC), as well as the Motion Encoder Receiver (MEC-BTD) and a Motion Encoder Long Track Strip (METS-LONG). The Motion Encoder Long Track Strip can be trimmed to fit the 1.2 m dynamics track. This product is only compatible with Vernier Dynamics Cart and Track System. Position resolution:1 mm Maximum useful data rate:30 Hz Included:Motion Encoder CartMotion Encoder ReceiverMotion Encoder Long Track StripAllen wrenchUser manual The Motion Encoder Transmitter requires two AAA batteries (not included).