Building Better Barriers

In this investigation, students explore collisions using a PASCO Smart Cart, which records forces during collisions. SPARKvue software is used for data collection and analysis. Students will design their own crash barriers to reduce the maximum impact force on the Smart Cart.

Grade Level: High School • Middle School

Subject: Physical Science

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Featured Equipment

Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack)

Replacement end stops for the Dynamics Tracks.

PAStrack

Connect two 0.5-m length tracks and use with dynamics carts to study motion.

Smart Cart (Blue)

The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab with built-in sensors that measure force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. U.S. Patent No. 10,481,173

Smart Cart (Red)

The Smart Cart is the ultimate tool for your physics lab and includes built-in sensors for measuring force, position, velocity, three axes of acceleration, and three axes of rotational velocity. Patent No. 10481173

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