VERNIER ROTARY MOTION SENSOR
The Vernier Rotary Motion Sensor is a bidirectional angle sensor designed to measure rotational or linear position, velocity and acceleration.

The Vernier Rotary Sensor is used for a variety of investigations including:
• Measurement of rotational inertia
• Verification of the conservation of angular momentum
• Verification of the Law of Malus
• Studying the motion a physical pendulum
• Measurement of linear position for experiments such as the inverse square law of light
• Measurement of linear position for diffraction patterns or interference patterns

Requirements:
This sensor requires suitable software and an interface such as one of the Vernier LabQuest variations.
For comprehensive details of the possible sensor/interface/software combinations see the Compatibility Guide link below.

Included:
• Vernier Rotary Motion Sensor
• Thumb screw
• 3-step pulley and mounting screw
• O-ring
• User manual

Specifications:
• Resolution: 1° or 0.25°
• Optical Encoder: Bidirectional, quadrature encoder
• Maximum Speed: 30rev/s at 1° resolution 7.5rev/s at 0.25° resolution
• 3-step Pulley: 10mm, 29mm and 48mm groove diameter

Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details

• Warranty: 5 year limited warranty

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  Dimensions
  • Package size (HxWxD): 57x89x178mm
  • Packed weight: 250g

    Last edited 9th Jan 2025

    This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
    ACSSU190 - Physical Sciences - Energy Conservation - Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
    ACSSU219 - Physical Sciences - Alternative Energies - Energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity
    
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    Documents:
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue K-12
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue Uni
    Catalogue	Scientrific April 2025 Mini Catalogue
    Catalogue	Vernier 2025 K-12 Catalogue
    Catalogue	Vernier 2025 University Catalogue
    Compatibility Guide	Sensor-Interface-Software Requirements (external link)
    User Manual	Vernier Rotary Motion Accessory Kit
    User Manual	Vernier Rotary Motion Sensor

    
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