PASCO ME-8092 - Manuals

® F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n A p p a r a t u s I n t r o d u c t i o n 2 In t ro d u ct io n The Force Distribution Apparatus allows you to study the forces and torques exerted on a stationary beam as a ball rolls along it. A motion sensor tracks the position of the ball and two force sensors...

® M o d e l N o . M E - 8 0 9 2 T h e o r y 3 4. Repeat the process to attach a second force sensor. 5. Mount the apparatus on a horizontal rod as shown below. (Note that both force sensors face the same way.) 6. Position the motion sensor at the height of the ball and 15 to 20 cm from the end of th...

® F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n A p p a r a t u s P r o c e d u r e 4 5. Place the ball at the end of the beam closest to the motion sensor. Click . Allow the ball to roll along the beam away from the motion sensor. Catch the ball as it rolls off the end. Data recording will start when the ball ...