Atwoods Machine Experiment EX-5501 Pasco Scientific

Overview

In this experiment designed for use with PASCO Capstone software, students use a very low mass/low friction pulley and measure the changing velocity of the unbalanced mass system. They interpret the slope of the velocity graph as accelerations. They examine the effect of the rotational inertia of the pulley and estimate the friction forces based on experimental data.

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

Newton's 2nd Law of Rotational Motion

Rotational Inertia

PASCO Advantage

The Super Pulley/Photogate System makes it easy for students to set up the apparatus and take data. Analysis includes accounting for friction and the rotational inertia of the pulley.

Includes

Photogate & Pulley System ( ME-6838A )

Mass and Hanger Set ( ME-8979 )

Universal Table Clamp ( ME-9376B )

Stainless Steel Rod, 60 cm Threaded ( ME-8977 )

Braided Physics String ( SE-8050 )

Multi-Clamp ( ME-9507 )