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Latest revision as of 10:06, 28 August 2015
Back to 1C - Motion in one dimension
PIRA index: 1C10.25
Description
An air track demonstrates frictionless 1-D travel as well as 1-D frictionless collisions.
Equipment
- 2 metre long air track
 - Air pump
 - Flexible hose
 - Power cable
 - Extension cord
 - Gliders (with magnets/pins)
 - Motion detectors and computer/software
 
Instructions
Place air track on a flat, level surface. Adjust feet screws to level the track. Connect hose from pump to track and turn on pump. Adjust pump speed as necessary. Demonstrate frictionless travel and/or collisions using gliders.
Keywords
air, track, frictionless, motion
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