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Force Sensor Balance Stand

Model No. CI-6460

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Appendix B: Creating Equations in DataStudio

Step 1: Create a new equation. On the main toolbar, 
click the Calculate button to open the Calculator 
dialog. In the Calculator dialog, click the New button.  

Step 2: Type in and/or 
build the equation.
 
(Use the Scientific, 
Statistical, and Special 
menus, and the 
trigonometric functions 
to build the equation.)
Click the Accept button.

Step 3: Define the 
dependent variables. 
Under “Variables,” use 
the down arrow to select 
a variable or constant, 
etc. and click OK.  
(Example: For “x” select 
“Data Measurement.”  In 
the pop-up, select 
“acceleration, x” and 
click OK.)

Step 5: Label the 
units. 
Click on the 
Properties button to 
open the Data 
Properties dialog and 
enter the name and 
units. (Example: In 
the Data Properties 
dialog, select 
“acceleration, x” in 
the name box and 
“m/s/s” in the units 
box.)

Step 4: (Optional): Enter any 
experiment constants. 
Use the (+) 
button to create an experiment 
constant. Click New, then enter the 
name, value and units for the constant.  
Click the Accept button. Go back to 
the Variables menu and select 
“experiment constant”. Click OK.

Step 6: Save the 
equation. 
Click 
the Accept 
button.  

Note: Each time you build a new equation, click the New button.  To edit a completed 
equation, double click on the equation in the Data list, make your changes, and click the 
Accept button to save your changes.

Summary of Contents for CI-6460

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Manual No 012 08713A Force Sensor Balance Stand Model No CI 6460...

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Page 3: ...10 Experiment 1 Exploring the Relationship between Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle 7 8 Experiment 2 Exploring the Relationship Between Normal Force and Angle 9 10 Appendix A DataStudio Setup Instruc...

Page 4: ...Pan 648 08700 Additional Equipment Recommended Replacement Model Number Any PASCO ScienceWorkshop or PASPORT interface Various See PASCO catalog Force Sensors CI 6746 or CI 6537 or PS 2104 DataStudio...

Page 5: ...with the Force Sensor mount the sensor on the balance stand See Figure 1 for the appropriate mounting positions 2 Unscrew the hook from the top of the Force Sensor Screw the balance pan into the threa...

Page 6: ...the stand to measure the angle of incline Depending on the force sensor used the mounting position will vary To mount an acceleration sensor use the bracket and screws provided with the acceleration...

Page 7: ...nto the bottom of the Acceleration Sensor to hold the sensor in place Note If you are mounting a CI 6537 Force Sensor mount the metal bracket to the front of the Force Sensor Stand as shown in Figure...

Page 8: ...water 6 Place the beaker on the Balance Stand then zero the Force Sensor by pressing the Tare button 7 Hang another Force Sensor directly above the beaker as shown in Figure 1 1 8 Choose a metal cylin...

Page 9: ...the beaker until the cylinder is fully submerged in the water 14 To end data collection click the Stop button in DataStudio Analysis 1 What happens to the apparent weight as the cylinder is submerged...

Page 10: ...lace the 500 g mass on the pan of the stand Use a small piece of tape under the mass to secure it to the stand 5 In DataStudio create a calculation for the angle or 6 In DataStudio create a calculatio...

Page 11: ...ge the angle 10 When the angle is about 20 degrees click the Stop button to end the data collection Analysis and Conclusions 1 What is the relationship between the normal force and the track angle 2 D...

Page 12: ...its ScienceWorkshop a In the Welcome to DataStudio window double click Create Experiment b In the Sensors list click and drag the Force Sensor icon s to analog channels on the picture of the interface...

Page 13: ...n the pop up select acceleration x and click OK Step 5 Label the units Click on the Properties button to open the Data Properties dialog and enter the name and units Example In the Data Properties dia...

Page 14: ...rranty Information Copyright Information The PASCO scientific 012 08713A Force Sensor Stand Manual is copyrighted and all rights reserved However permission is granted to non profit educational instit...

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