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1F30.10 - Persistence of Motion

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​1F30.10 - Persistence of Motion

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Title1F30.10 - Persistence of Motion
Objective

To demonstrate Newton's First Law, the law of inertia​, using an air track and cart

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

Connect air supply to 4' air track.  Put on/off switch on air supply for easy use.  Level air track.  Place single cart on track.  ​

Setup Time10
Operation Time5
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions

Turn on air supply and allow it to ramp up to full speed.  Place cart on air track.  Air provides cushion between cart and track to eliminate friction.  Give cart an initial applied force.  Watch cart bounce back and forth along the track.  Only energy loss when cart collides with either end of the track.​

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PIRA 200Yes
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Category1 Mechanics
Subcategory1F - Newton's First Law
KeywordsNewton's, Newton, First, Law, Inertia, Air Track, Cart, Persistence, Change in Velocity, Constant Speed
Construction Information
 
Equipment TitleUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
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air track - 5'
1
air track cart, short
1
switch - on/off with power outlet
1
air pump - mounted on wooden base
1
air track accessories
1