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Physics Structures Set
ME-6989

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  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l ® 012-10658A *012-10658A* Physics Structures Set ME-6989...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Ta b l e o f C o n t e n ts Included parts ............1 About the parts.

  • Page 3: Included Parts

    12. Angle connectors 13. Straight connectors 14. Sliding connectors 15. Cord tensioning clips 16. Braided nylon cord, 70 m spool For replacement parts see PASCO parts ME-6993, ME-6990, ME-6997, ME-6999A, and ME-6996, Axles and wheels Quantity 17. Long axles 18. Medium axles 19.
  • Page 4 For replacement parts see PASCO parts ME-9814 and ME-6995 Other parts Quantity 37. Clamp-on Super Pulley 38. Nylon thread, 130 m spool 39. Springs, approximately 2 N/m 40. Springs, approximately 1 N/m 41. Rod clamps For replacement parts see PASCO parts ME-9875, ME-9835, ME-9448A, and ME-6986 ®...

  • Page 5: About The Parts

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 A b o u t t h e p a r t s About the parts Structure parts Assembling beams and connectors Create structures by using thumbscrews to attach beams and connectors. Some of the ways to assemble beams and connectors are illustrated below: Connecting a beam to a half-round connector Connecting two beams with a straight connector...
  • Page 6 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t A b o u t t h e p a r t s Connecting two beams with a sliding connector. The larger thumbscrew only needs to be loosened, never completely removed from the sliding connector.
  • Page 7 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 A b o u t t h e p a r t s To make triangles with angles other than 90° and 45°, use two or more angle connectors.
  • Page 8 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t A b o u t t h e p a r t s Wheel connected to an axle with a screw This wheel is free to rotate on the axle attached to two half-round connectors.
  • Page 9 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 A b o u t t h e p a r t s You can increase the mass of the car by placing a 40 g mass in the circular indentation on the top of the car or by using the thumbscrew to attach the mass to the underside of the car.
  • Page 10 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t A b o u t t h e p a r t s Use the starter bracket to help align the wheels of the car on the track. Squeeze the clip of the starter bracket and insert it into the channel on the underside of the track.
  • Page 11 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 A b o u t t h e p a r t s Super Pulley There are many ways to use the Super Pulley with the structure components. One method is to clamp it to an XYZ connector as illustrated.

  • Page 12: Recommended Additional Equipment

    60 cm Long Threaded Rod ME-8977 PASOPORT Interface various, see www.pasco.com In addition to the Physics Structures Set, the experiments in this manual require the equipment in the above table. See the experiment instructions starting on page 13 for details on how this equipment can be used with the Physics Structures Set.

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts And Spares Sets

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 R e p la c e m e n t p a r t s a n d s p a r e s s e t s Replacement parts and spares sets Replacement parts Road Bed Spares...

  • Page 14: About The Experiments

    P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Ab o u t t h e e x p e r i m e n t s About the experiments The experiments starting on page 13 show examples of how the set can be used to study kinematics, momentum, energy, rotation, and other physics concepts.

  • Page 15: Experiment 1: Acceleration On An Inclined Plane

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 1 : A c c e l e r a t i o n o n a n i n c l i n e d p l a n e Experiment 1: Acceleration on an inclined plane Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 16 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 1 : A c c e l e r a t i o n o n a n i n c l i n e d p l a n e Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this track.
  • Page 17 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 1 : A c c e l e r a t i o n o n a n i n c l i n e d p l a n e Attach the photogate flag to the car.
  • Page 18 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 1 : A c c e l e r a t i o n o n a n i n c l i n e d p l a n e Place the car in the starter bracket and let it roll down the track through both photogates.

  • Page 19: Experiment 2: Newton's Second Law

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 2 : N e w t o n ’ s s e c o n d l a w Experiment 2: Newton’s second law Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 20 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Ex p e r i m e n t 2 : N e w t o n ’ s s e c o n d la w Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this track.
  • Page 21 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 2 : N e w t o n ’ s s e c o n d l a w Build a photogate bracket as illustrated (right) and attach it to the structure.
  • Page 22 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Ex p e r i m e n t 2 : N e w t o n ’ s s e c o n d la w Analysis On the velocity (v) versus time (t) graph, what is the physical meaning of the slope?

  • Page 23: Experiment 3: Projectile Motion

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 3 : P r o j e c t i l e m o t i o n Experiment 3: Projectile motion Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 24 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r im e n t 3 : P r o je c t il e m o t i o n Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this track.
  • Page 25 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 3 : P r o j e c t i l e m o t i o n Build the sides of the structure as illustrated below.
  • Page 26 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r im e n t 3 : P r o je c t il e m o t i o n Connect the photogate to your computer interface (or other timing device).

  • Page 27: Experiment 4: Forces In An Elevator

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 4 : F o r c e s i n a n E l e v a t o r Experiment 4: Forces in an Elevator Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 28 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 4 : F o r c e s i n a n E l e v a t o r Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this apparatus.
  • Page 29 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 4 : F o r c e s i n a n E l e v a t o r Cut at 2 m length of cord.
  • Page 30 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 4 : F o r c e s i n a n E l e v a t o r Pre-lab questions Sketch a graph to predict the force that the load cell will measure as the elevator starts at rest on the floor, begins to travel up, travels up at constant speed, and...

  • Page 31: Experiment 5: Roller Coaster

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r Experiment 5: Roller Coaster Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 32 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this apparatus.
  • Page 33 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r Place several slotted masses on the base of the structure to weigh it down.
  • Page 34 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r Place the car in the starter bracket and let it go down the track.
  • Page 35 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r Analysis From your recorded data, determine the speed of the car at the top of the loop each time it went around.
  • Page 36 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 5 : R o l l e r C o a s t e r ®...

  • Page 37: Experiment 6: Centripetal Force

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 6 : C e n t r i p e t a l f o r c e Experiment 6: Centripetal force Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 38 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 6 : C e n t r i p e t a l f o r c e Build both sides of the structure as illustrated below.
  • Page 39 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 6 : C e n t r i p e t a l f o r c e Sensor setup You will use the rotary motion sensor (RMS) to measure the rotational velocity of the apparatus.
  • Page 40 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 6 : C e n t r i p e t a l f o r c e ®...

  • Page 41: Experiment 7: Impulse And Momentum

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 7 : I m p u l s e a n d m o m e n t u m Experiment 7: Impulse and momentum Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 42 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 7 : I m p u l s e a n d m o m e n t u m Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this apparatus.
  • Page 43 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 7 : I m p u l s e a n d m o m e n t u m Build a photogate bracket and attach it to the structure.
  • Page 44 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 7 : I m p u l s e a n d m o m e n t u m Measure the mass of the car.

  • Page 45: Experiment 8: Physical Pendulum

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 8 : P h y s i c a l P e n d u l u m Experiment 8: Physical Pendulum Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 46 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 8 : P h y s i c a l P e n d u l u m Build the sides of the support structure as illustrated below.
  • Page 47 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 8 : P h y s i c a l P e n d u l u m Add a long axle to the top of the structure.
  • Page 48 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 8 : P h y s i c a l P e n d u l u m Further study Create a physical pendulum of a different shape using structure parts and foam core board.

  • Page 49: Experiment 9: Resonance

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 9 : R e s o n a n c e Experiment 9: Resonance Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity #1 beams #2 beams...
  • Page 50 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r im e n t 9 : R e s o n a n c e Build the sides of the structure as illustrated below. Use 5 #2 beams as struts to connect the sides.
  • Page 51 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 9 : R e s o n a n c e Add one 0.5 kg mass to the cross beam at the end of the apparatus to balance it. Tie the mass hanger to the free end of the string and add one 0.5 kg mass.
  • Page 52 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r im e n t 9 : R e s o n a n c e Analysis Calculate the string tension (T) for each value of hanging mass.

  • Page 53: Experiment 10: Work And Energy

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 1 0 : W o r k a n d e n e r g y Experiment 10: Work and energy Required equipment from Physics Structures Set Quantity...
  • Page 54 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 1 0 : W o r k a n d e n e r g y Building the apparatus Follow the steps below to build this apparatus.
  • Page 55 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 E x p e r i m e n t 1 0 : W o r k a n d e n e r g y On the opposite end of the track, build a bracket as illustrated and use a screw to attach a spring.
  • Page 56 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 1 0 : W o r k a n d e n e r g y Pre-lab questions Imagine that you do an amount of work (W) on the system to displace the car from the equilibrium position.
  • Page 57 Do you expect the kinetic energy to change? • Repeat the experiment with rubber elastic cord (such as PASCO part ME-8986) instead of the spring.You may find that the F versus d graph in part 1 is not linear.
  • Page 58 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t E x p e r i m e n t 1 0 : W o r k a n d e n e r g y ®...

  • Page 59: Other Experiments

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Other experiments Pulleys Build pairs of pulley blocks as illustrated to demonstrate mechanical clamp advantage.
  • Page 60 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Conservation of momentum rubber-band bumper photogate photogate rubber-band...
  • Page 61 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Damped oscillation foam-core or cardboard flag flat round connector sliding connector springs...
  • Page 62 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Ladder against a wall spacers angle medium axle connectors...
  • Page 63 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Torque balance angle connectors mass hanger straight connector large mass hanger Build the pivoting part of the structure and find its mass and center of mass before mounting it on the base and attaching the hanging masses.
  • Page 64 Use five load cells and a six-channel load cell amplifier (PASCO part PS-2198) or three dual channel amplifiers (PS-2205) to measure the forces exerted on the boom. Four of the load cells measure the x and y components of force applied to the base of the boom;...
  • Page 65 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Centripetal force on curved and inclined tracks cord clips cord bumper track clip sliding...
  • Page 66 P h y s ic s S t r u c t u r e s S e t O t h e r e x p e r i m e n t s Car jumping onto a platform angle connectors sliding...

  • Page 67: Appendix: Datastudio Set-Up Notes

    M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 A p p e n d i x : D a t a S t u d i o s e t - u p n o t e s Appendix: DataStudio set-up notes Some of the experiments in this manual refer to these set-up notes to help you connect and configure sensors and measurements in DataStudio version 1.x.
  • Page 68 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t A p p e n d i x : D a t a S t u d i o s e t - u p n o t e s If you would like to display other measurements in the same graph, drag those measurements from the measurement list on the left side of the screen to the graph window.

  • Page 69: Teachers' Notes And Sample Data

    Teachers’ notes and sample data Experiment 1: Acceleration on an inclined plane θ θ (rad) Δt Δt Δv (m/s) Δt (m/s) (m/s) a (m/s 2.3° 0.040 0.0243 0.0195 0.411 0.513 0.102 0.550 0.19 4.2° 0.073 0.0185 0.0135 0.539 0.743 0.204 0.399 0.51 6.9°...
  • Page 70 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Te a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 2: Newton’s second law 25 g 23 g...
  • Page 71 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 T e a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 3: Projectile motion Results will vary based on the angle of the last section of track and the point from which students choose to release the car.
  • Page 72 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Te a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 4: Forces in an Elevator Experiment 5: Roller Coaster Results will vary based on the shape of the track and the points from which students...
  • Page 73 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 T e a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 6: Centripetal force The quadratic fit shows that centripetal force is proportional to the square of angular velocity.
  • Page 74 P h y s i c s S t r u c t u r e s S e t Te a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 8: Physical Pendulum Experiment 9: Resonance Hanging Mass (kg)
  • Page 75 M o d e l N o . M E - 6 9 8 9 T e a c h e r s ’ n o t e s a n d s a m p l e d a t a Experiment 10: Work and energy Part 1: work From the area under the curve, W = 0.025 J...

  • Page 76: Technical Support

    For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. Copyright The PASCO scientific 012-10658A Physics Structures Set Instruction Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is granted to non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms, and are not sold for profit.

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