Summary of Contents for PASCO ME-6834
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Manual No. 012-07923B Discover Rotation Platform Model No. ME-6834...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual Manual No. 012-07923B Table of Contents Equipment List ............1 Introduction ............. 2 Basic Operating Procedure ..........2 Rotating on the Stool ........................2 Sitting or Laying on the Platform ....................3 Accelerating the Platform with a Rope..................3 Attaching a Photogate for Motion Measurements ................. -
Page 4: Equipment List
*Use Replacement Model Numbers to expedite replacement orders. Additional Equipment Suggested (for experiments) Replacement Model Number* PASCO interface (500, 750 (SCSI or USB), USB link, Xplorer, PowerLink or CI-6400 or CI-6450 or CI-7650 or PS-2100 or Smart Timer) PS-2000 or PS-2001 or... -
Page 5: Introduction
Discover Rotation Platform Model No. ME-6834 Introduction PASCO’s Discover Rotation Platform is designed to help students learn the basics of rotational motion and inertia by experiencing motion themselves. The platform features a stool that can be placed on the platform for rotational studies with the student sitting. In addition, the stool can be removed, and students can sit or lay directly on the platform. -
Page 6: Sitting Or Laying On The Platform
Model No. ME-6834 Discover Rotation Platform Sitting or Laying on the Platform The stool can also be removed so students can sit or lie directly on the platform for rotational studies. 1. Have the student sit or lie directly on the Warning: Without the platform (see Figure 2). -
Page 7: Attaching A Photogate For Motion Measurements
Model No. ME-6834 Figure 4 Attaching the Photogate for Motion Measurements PASCO’s Accessory Photogate (ME-9204B) or Photogate Head (ME- 9498A) can be attached to the bottom platform and used with the built-in spokes to create a smart pulley. 1. Use the included thumbscrew to attach the Photogate Head to the bracket on the bottom platform. -
Page 8: Suggested Experiments
Model No. ME-6834 Discover Rotation Platform Suggested Experiments Moment of Inertia Experiments Students can both qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the moment of inertia with the Discover Rotation Platform. Warning: Ask students to tightly grip the 1. Ask a student to sit on the stool of the... -
Page 9: Appendix A: Technical Suppport
Technical Support For assistance with the ME-6834 Discover Rotation Platform or any other PASCO products, contact PASCO as follows: Address: PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd.
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