Discover Rotation Platform
Model No. ME-6834
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Introduction
PASCO’s Discover Rotation Platform is designed to help students
learn the basics of rotational motion and inertia by experiencing
motion themselves. The platform features a stool that can be placed on
the platform for rotational studies with the student sitting. In addition,
the stool can be removed, and students can sit or lay directly on the
platform.
The Accessory Photogate (ME-9420B) or Photogate Head (ME-
9498A) can be used to instrument the Discover Rotation Platform for
measurements of position, velocity, and acceleration. These
measurements can be made in both linear and rotational units. The
photogate must be connected to a Smart Timer (ME-9830),
ScienceWorkshop 500/750 interface, or the PASPORT Photogate Port
(PS-2123) to obtain the above kinematics measurements.
Basic Operating Procedure
Rotating on the Stool
By placing the included stool over the
platform, students can investigate the basics
of rotational motion.
1.
Slide the stool over the platform.
2.
Fit each leg into a groove on the upper
platform.
Note:
The bottom of each leg has a 19 mm
clearance from the ground, so remove
objects that might interfere with the
operation of the stool.
For optimal
performance, keep the stool on a hard floor.
The stool may not rotate on carpeting.
3.
To rotate, place feet on the foot rungs or extend them out from the
stool (See Figure 1).
Figure 1
Warning:
Always
remove any objects that
might interfere with the
rotation of the stool.
Placing objects
underneath the
platform could damage
the platform or cause
injury.
