Constant Velocity Glider on Air Track, 1C10.27

Topic and Concept:

Motion in One Dimension, [:MotionIn1D#Velocity: 1C10. Velocity]

Location:

Cabinet: [:MechanicsCabinet:Mechanic (ME)]
Bay: [:MechanicsCabinetBayA1:(A1)]
Shelf: #1,2,3.. attachment: mainPhoto

Abstract:

A glider on a level air track is pushed giving it a velocity which remains roughly constant on the low-friction surface. A timer together with a known displacement can be used to measure the velocity.

Equipment	Location	ID Number

Air Track	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2
Glider	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2
PASCO Sensor	ME, Bay B1, Shelf #2

Important Setup Notes:

Setup and Procedure:

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Discussion:

Discuss the physics behind the demonstration, explaining some of the various steps of the demonstration when appropriate.

attachment: photo

Videos:

[https://www.youtube.com/user/LectureDemostrations/videos?view=1 Lecture Demonstration's Youtube Channel]

References:

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Constant Velocity Glider on Air Track, 1C10.27