Description

Ballistic Pendulum Kit

This kit includes:

Spring-loaded launcher
Rigid-arm pendulum with barrel
Measuring board (in degrees)
Drilled ball
Small metal rod with handle
Visual Scientifics Base

This kit includes components needed for the Visual Scientifics Ballistic Pendulum experiment. The included laboratory manual and student worksheet describes experiments useful in demonstrating velocity, kinetic and potential energy. The manual includes resources for instructors to help with lesson planning and to help student carry out the experiments. The activities cover approximately 2-3 hours of classroom or laboratory time, and cover Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards Concepts.

Please note that this kit does not include all required components for the experiments outlined in the laboratory manual.

Required/Recommended Components (*not included)

Video camera for extensions
Graphing software
Carbon paper
Safety glasses
Visual Scientifics Photogate System (PHVSPGS)
Scale for obtaining masses
Caliper
Cup or box for extensions