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Larger Height Change
Figure 7: Larger height change using both curved sections and
three straight sections
For a larger height change, add one or more straight sections
between the curved sections. In the configuration shown in Fig-
ure 7, the height change is about 10 cm. The flexibility of the
track allows the height to be varied slightly.
Ramp
Figure 8: Ramp using the concave-up curved section and two
straight sections
In this configuration, the angle of the inclined section is about 8°.
The flexibility of the track allows the angle to be varied slightly.
Release a cart from various points on the inclined section and use
photogates or a motion sensor to measure the velocity on the
level section.
Oscillator
Figure 9: Oscillator using the concave-up curved section and two
straight sections
The oscillator uses the same combination of sections as the ramp,
but both straight sections are inclined. A cart released from one
end will oscillate several times before coming to rest at the cen-
ter.
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Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog.
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Curved
PAStrack Instruction Sheet
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