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Vernier Projectile Launcher
Order code: VPL
VERNIER PROJECTILE LAUNCHER
Use the Vernier Projectile Launcher to investigate important concepts in two-dimensional kinematics. Launch steel balls at angles between 0 and 70 degrees and over distances up to 2.5m
The solid heavy base provides an easy-to-use and reliable setup. A unique pneumatic launching system ensures excellent repeatability and allows the launch speed to be set.
Built-in photogates and angle markings give easy and accurate measurement of the balls launch velocity, enabling precise quantitative analysis of projectile motion. Simply plug the device into a compatible data-collection interface.
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.
Specifications:
Launch angle: 0°-70°
Launch speed: 0-6m/s
Launch height: 146mm
Maximum launch distance: 2.5m
Internal photogate interval: 50mm
Steel ball diameter: 17.46mm
Steel ball mass: 21.8g
Sample experiments include:
Investigate the independence of the horizontal and vertical motion
Use the photogates to measure launch velocity
Knowing the launch velocity, predict the landing point when a ball is launched horizontally from a table top
Knowing the launch velocity and launch angle, predict the landing point when a ball is launched at an angle on a lab table
Knowing the launch velocity and launch angle, launch a ball through a horizontal or vertical hoop
Investigate projectile range as a function of launch angle
Determine which launch angles give the same range
Determine which launch angle gives the maximum range
Investigate the repeatability of the launcher
Use the launcher, a video camera and the video features of Logger Pro to observe the launch path
Given a specific launch distance, calculate the launch velocity needed to hit the target. Use the photogates to set the device to that launch velocity and test your prediction.
Included:
Launcher
6 Steel balls
Hand pump
2 pairs of goggles
Level
Roll of wax marking paper
Photogate cable
User manual
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- Package size (HxWxD): 305 x 229 x 279mm
- Packed weight: 3.99kg
Last edited 23rd Jan 2024
Videos:
Vernier Projectile Launcher and IOM Accessory Independence of Motion Accessory Tech TipsThis product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
ACSPH099 - Gravity and electromagnetism - Gravity and motion - Projectile motion can be analysed quantitatively by treating the horizontal and vertical components of the motion independently
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