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Experiment 9: bombing run (computerized) – PASCO ME-9486 BALLISTIC CART ACCESSORY User Manual

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Experiment 9: Bombing Run (Computerized)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

– Ballistic Cart Accessory (ME-9486)

– 200-gram mass and mass hanger

– Dynamics Cart and 2.2 m track (ME-9452)

– Photogate and photogate bracket

– Drop Rod Accessory (ME-9487)

– Computer

– Paper cup (for catching ball)

– Plumb bob

– Physics string (SE-8050) (NOTE: Stiff string is required.) – Meter stick
– Clamp-on pulley

Purpose

In this experiment, the distance from the target that a bomber must release the bomb is calculated
and verified.

Procedure

Prior to the beginning of the experiment, perform the Setup procedure.

Align the track with the edge of the table.

Position the drop rod so that as the ball drops, it will miss the table and fall to the floor.

Position the photogate trip bracket near the middle of the track.

Figure 9.1: Smart Pulley Setup for Bombing Run

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trip bracket

pulley

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photogate

bracket

photogate

Drop Rod

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