Leaning Ladders
Students make predictions about the forces acting on a dynamic track (ladder) leaning against a smooth wall. They check their predictions using a Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform. Additional activities include adding a weight to the track and accounting for the friction between the track and the wall.
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Physics
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Learn how to set up and use PASCO's Wireless Force Platform (PS-3229) and Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform. For more information on the Wireless Force Platforms,...
Leaning Ladders
Directly measure the normal and frictional forces in the classic leaning ladder problem using a PASCO 2-Axis Wireless Force Platform (PS-3230). Free student-ready...
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Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform
The Wireless 2-Axis Force Platform measures forces applied normal to its surface, as well as forces applied parallel to its surface.
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