PASCO ME-8932, Instruction Manual

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012–06734A Smart Timer
Table of Contents
Section Page
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Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................i
Copyright, Warranty, and Equipment Return ................................................................................ ii
Introduction................................................................................................................................. 1
Equipment................................................................................................................................... 3
Operating the Smart Timer .......................................................................................................... 4
Smart Timer Modes of Operation ................................................................................................ 4
Quick Cross-Reference for Suggested Activities and Smart Timer Modes.............................. 5
Time Modes....................................................................................................................... 6
Speed Measurement Modes ................................................................................................. 7
Table 1: Summary of Timing Modes................................................................................ 8–9
Acceleration Measurement Modes ..................................................................................... 10
Count Modes .................................................................................................................... 10
Test Mode ........................................................................................................................ 11
Timing Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 11
LOCK Switch: ................................................................................................................... 11
Caring for the Smart Timer ........................................................................................................ 12
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 12
Accessory Options...................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 14
Experiment One: Acceleration of Gravity ................................................................................... 15
Experiment Two: Newton’s Second Law ................................................................................... 17
Experiment Three: Conservation of Momentum In Collisions .................................................... 19
Experiment Four: Conservation of Angular Momentum ............................................................. 25
Other Suggested Experiments ..................................................................................................... 31
Technical Support ......................................................................................................... back cover