Launch plastic spheres up to a range of 5.0 m with repeatable results.
See the Product Description for this item's included accessories.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The Projectile Launcher demonstrates the concept that motion in different dimensions is absolutely independent. A good launcher not only illustrates this non-intuitive idea, but also describes the exact motion of the projectile. PASCO has precision-engineered the Projectile Launcher to be durable, accurate, and consistent for highly repeatable results.
Also available is the smaller, lower cost Mini Launcher (ME-6825B).
Features
- Variable Launch Speed: For short range or longer range experiments.
- Flexible Launch Positions: Stable stand offers horizontal and variable angle launching positions.
- Fixed Firing Height at Any Launch Angle: Firing height of ball is same for any launch angle.
- Spring Mechanism: Fully enclosed for safety.
- Unique Piston Design: Minimizes projectile spin to ensure repeatability of impact position.
Typical Experiments
- Projectile Motion
- Projectile Motion Using Photogates
- Projectile Range versus Angle
- Projectile Path
- Conservation of Energy
- Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
- Varying Angle to Maximize Height on a Wall
- Demo: Do 30° and 60° Give the Same Range?
- Demo: Simultaneously Shoot Two Balls Horizontally at Different Speeds
- Demo: Shoot Through the Hoops
What's Included
- 1x Projectile Launcher
- 1x Launcher Base
- 2x Projectile Balls
- 1x Loading Rod
- 1x Polycarbonate Safety Glasses
- 1x 2-D Collision Accessory
- 1x Manual
Product Specifications
| Ranges | 1.2, 3, 5 m |
| Launch Angles | 0 to +90° |
| Launcher Length | 21 cm |
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Time-of-Flight Accessory | ME-6810A | -- |
| Large C Clamp (6 Pack) | SE-7285 | -- |
| Plumb Bobs (10 Pack) | SE-8728 | -- |
| Carbon Paper (100 Sheets) | SE-8693 | -- |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic Balls (10 Pack) | ME-6822 | -- |
| Launcher Spares Kit | ME-6802 | -- |
| Replacement Plumb Bobs (12 Pack) | ME-9868A | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Projectile Launchers & Ballistics
PASCO’s Projectile Launchers provide an exciting, hands-on method for students to experiment with projectile motion. Each of our affordable launchers is precision engineered to produce highly accurate and repeatable results with every launch. This page compares capabilities, size, and applications for our Projectile Launchers and Ballistics.
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Projectile Launcher.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Horizontal Speed of a Projectile
The purpose of this lab is to determine whether the horizontal velocity of a projectile is constant throughout its flight.
Time of Flight Versus Initial Speed
The purpose of this experiment is to determine whether time of flight of a ball launched horizontally off a table remains constant as the initial launch speed is changed.
Horizontal Distance of a Projectile
The purpose of this experiment is to use the initial speed and the time of flight to predict the horizontal distance traveled by a ball shot from a table at an angle.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Projectile Launcher Manual | English - 749.25 KB | |
| Replacement Plumb Bobs Manual | English - 165.81 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| Launcher launching on its own | Dec 7th, 2023 | |
| Launcher spring values and component specifications. | Jun 2nd, 2022 | |
| Replacement screws for ME-6800 Short Range Launcher | Jun 22nd, 2022 | |
| String on launcher plumb bob broke | Oct 6th, 2022 | |
