Projectile Motion Experiment

The projectile motion is for experimentally determining trajectories when a projectile is launched either horizontally or at an angle. Angles between 0° and 90° may be selected. Varying the tension in the spring can also enable different launch velocities.

Features:

• 1 Projectile Launcher with Bench Clamp
• 1 Digital Timer with Adaptor
• 1 Pair of Photogates with Cable
• 1 Photogate clamp
• 2 Plastic Balls

Objectives:

• To determine the range of projectile as a function of the angle of inclination.
• To determine the (maximum) range as a function of the initial velocity.

Technical Data:

Projectile Launcher

• Angle : 90° – 0° – 90° through plumb line
• Clamping : Bench or Table via ‘U’ clamp
• Clamping width : upto 35mm
• Tension : Spring loaded
• Projectile ball : Plastic, 15mm dia. (approx.)

Digital Timer & Photogate

• Display : 2 line LCD
• Type : Micro controller based
• Time resolution : 0.1 milli second
• Mode : Time, Speed & Acceleration
• Photogate : 2 Nos.
• Interface : USB
• Operating voltage : 5V DC
• Photogate detector : Infra-Red

Scope of Delivery:

• 1 Projectile Launcher with Bench Clamp
• 1 Digital Timer with Adaptor
• 1 Pair of Photogates with Cable
• 1 Photogate clamp
• 2 Plastic Balls

Key Topics:

• Range of a ball.
• Projectile Range Versus Angle.
• Projectile Path.
• Conservation of energy.
• Initial Velocity of the Ball.