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S tr e s s / St r a i n A p p a r a t u s
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Introduction
The PASCO AP-8214 Stress/Strain Apparatus illustrates the relationship between
stress and strain for various materials. The apparatus stretches a test coupon (and in
some cases breaks it) while measuring the amount of stretch and force experienced by
the test coupon. Software is used to generate a plot of stress versus strain.
The Stress/Strain Apparatus requires a
ScienceWorkshop
or PASPORT interface,
DataStudio software, a Rotary Motion Sensor (RMS), and a Force Sensor. Included
with the apparatus are test coupons of various materials and thicknesses, a tee handle
with socket for mounting the test coupons, and a bar for calibrating the apparatus.
This manual includes instructions for calibration and data collection using the
DataStudio set-up files on the CD-ROM.
As an alternative to this manual, the CD-ROM also include a DataStudio workbook designed for
use without the printed instructions. Open Elasticity SW.ds (for ScienceWorkshop) or Elasticity
PS.ds (for PASPORT) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Additional Equipment Required for Use with
ScienceWorkshop
Sensors
Part Number
ScienceWorkshop Interface (500, 700, or 750)
CI-6400, CI-6450 or similar
DataStudio
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DataStudio 1.8 or later recommended. Visit www.pasco.com to download the latest version. DataStudio Lite, the free version, is
sufficient for use with the included experiment set-up files.
See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com
Economy Force Sensor
CI-6746
Rotary Motion Sensor
CI-6538
Additional Equipment Required for Use with
PASPORT Sensors
Part Number
PASPORT Interface
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Apparatus requires a single multi-port interface such as Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) or PowerLink (PS-2001), or two single-port inter-
faces such as USB Link (PS-2100) or Xplorer (PS-2000).
See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com
DataStudio
See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com
Force Sensor
PS-2104
Rotary Motion Sensor
PS-2120
