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The Edu-logger photo gate sensor can be used for any
science experiment or activity which involves taking
accurate velocity and/or acceleration measurements
especially in the field of Physics.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start
experimentation right out of the box using this guide.
Hundreds of possible experimental subjects that can
be
done
with
the
900-209
sensors
are:
velocity/acceleration/distance relationships, impulse,
collisions, conservation of energy, force, momentum,
and many more.
The photo gate sensor uses an infrared beam which
detects if an object is passing through it. Therefore
the sensor actively reads out as “open” or “blocked”.
While collecting data however there are several
parameters to truly customize your experiment:
Velocity with a single gate
Velocity with two gates
Acceleration with a single gate
Acceleration with two gates
Change in time between two gates
Velocities with timing cards.
Experiment customization is explained after the
following quick start guide.
Notes:
The photo gate sensor cannot work together with any
of the other Edu-logger sensors. A special message
