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Vernier Force Plate
Order code: FP-BTA
VERNIER FORCE PLATE
About the size of a bathroom scale, the Vernier Force Plate has been designed for much higher forces than their DFS-BTA Dual-Range Force Sensor. The Force Plate can measure the forces developed during stepping, jumping and other human-scale actions.
With the Vernier Force Plate your students can:
• Observe the change in normal force during an elevator ride
• Measure the impulse delivered by the floor during a jump
• Measure the reaction force as a student leans against a wall
Supplied with two handles which are ideal for pushing experiments.
FP-HAN pairs of spare handles are available.
Requirements:
This sensor requires suitable software and an interface such as one of the Vernier LabQuest variations or Vernier Go-Link.
For comprehensive details of the possible sensor/interface/software combinations see the Compatibility Guide link below.
Specifications:
• Force range: –850 to +3500N or –200 to +850N, where positive value is a compression force
• Maximum non-damaging force: 4500N compression or 900N pull evenly distributed
• Typical Resolution: 1.2N or 0.3N
User Manual | Vernier Force Plate |
Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details
Warranty
- Warranty: 5 year limited warranty
Dimensions- Product size: (HxWxD): 50x280x350mm
- Package size (HxWxD): 51x368x337mm
- Packed weight: 4.51kg
Last edited 9th Jan 2025

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Accessories / Spare Parts: | From |
FP-HAN - Vernier Force Plate Handles | $62.00 |
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BTA-NXT - Vernier NXT Sensor Adapter | $89.00 |
EZ-LINK - Vernier Easy Link | $196.00 |
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Documents: Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue K-12 | Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue Uni | Catalogue | May 2024 Web Catalogue | Compatibility Guide | Sensor-Interface-Software Requirements (external link) | User Manual | Vernier Force Plate | |
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