Table of Mechanics Demonstration

List of Mechanics Equipment & Supplies

Lecture Demonstrations

Stop Clock, 1A10.40b

Topic and Concept:

Location:

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Abstract:

This stop clock can measure time with a accuracy of one one-hundredth of a second.

Equipment

Location

ID Number

Stop Clock

ME, Bay A3, Shelf #5

Important Setup Notes:

Setup and Procedure:

  1. Plug in the clock, standard 110Vac.
  2. Toggle and hold down the red switch to the right, to reset the clock.
  3. Toggle and hold down the red switch to the left, to measure the time interval.

Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:

Discussion:

The stop clock centisecond hand sweeps all the way around the face every second. It is capable of measure up to one minute in 100th of a second increments. The clock can help demonstrate what a second is.

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