Vernier™ Centripetal Force Apparatus

The Centripetal Force Apparatus allows you to investigate the relationship between centripetal force, angular velocity, mass, and radius.

Supplier:  Vernier™ CFA

Catalog No. S15981ND

Includes: Rectangular Frame, Support Legs (2), Rotating Assembly consisting of Rotational Shaft, Encoder Wheel, 3-Step Pulley, Rotating Beam, Bearing Housing, Sliding Carriage to hold the test masses, Counterbalance Carriage to balance the rotating beam, Swivel Assembly (connects Sliding Carriage to a Dual-Range Force Sensor), Ultra Pulley, Ultra Pulley Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly), Photogate Bracket with 1/4 x 20 mounting screw (preinstalled on Assembly), Dual-Range Force Sensor Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly), 50 g masses (4), 100 g masses (4), Hook (attaches a Wireless Dynamic Sensor System to the Sliding Carriage), WDSS Mounting Screw and T Nut to secure a WDSS

Description

• A force sensor measures the centripetal force exerted on a mass as it moves in a circle. A photogate can be used to measure the angular speed. Different masses can be added to the platform and positioned at variable radii. The platform can be driven by a falling mass. The apparatus also accommodates the Wireless Dynamic Sensor System to measure force, which provides the best set of data. Sensors are sold separately.
•  Includes:
  • Rectangular Frame
  • Support Legs (2)
  • Rotating Assembly consisting of Rotational Shaft, Encoder Wheel, 3-Step Pulley, Rotating Beam, Bearing Housing
  • Sliding Carriage to hold the test masses
  • Counterbalance Carriage to balance the rotating beam
  • Swivel Assembly (connects Sliding Carriage to a Dual-Range Force Sensor)
  • Ultra Pulley
  • Ultra Pulley Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly)
  • Photogate Bracket with 1/4 x 20 mounting screw (preinstalled on Assembly)
  • Dual-Range Force Sensor Bracket (preinstalled on Assembly)
  • 50 g masses (4)
  • 100 g masses (4)
  • Hook (attaches a Wireless Dynamic Sensor System to the Sliding Carriage)
  • WDSS Mounting Screw and T Nut to secure a WDSS

Warranty and Services

5-year limited warranty

Specifications

• Grade: High School and College
• For Use With (Application): Educational use only