Vernier Go Direct GDX-CFA Manual

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Go Direct
Centripetal Force
System
Order Code GDX-CFA
(apparatus only)
Order Code GDX-CFAF (apparatus and sensor)
Combine Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus with a Go Direct Force and
Acceleration Sensor to conduct a variety of rotational dynamics investigations
with a single experiment setup. This wireless combination measures angular
velocity and centripetal force and acceleration.
Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus (without sensor)
Apparatus base
l
Feet (3)
l
Bearing and shaft with 3-step pulley
l
Beam with end caps
l
Loop attachment for the sensor
l
Long thumb screw and 80/20 nut
l
Short thumb screw to attach sensor bracket to sensor
l
Sensor bracket
l
Sliding carriage
l
Counterbalance carriage
l
100 gram masses (4)
l
50 gram masses (2)
l
Note: Go Direct Force and Acceleration (GDX-FOR) should be used for data
collection with this apparatus.
Go Direct Centripetal Force System (with sensor)
This system includes all the all the items above, as well as a Go Direct Force and
Acceleration Sensor. The sensor includes
Hook
l
Bumper
l
Nylon screw
l
Accessory rod
l
Micro USB Cable
l
Assembly
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