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Matter Model

Model No. ME-9825

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Introduction

The PASCO ME-9825 is comprised of many components which, when 
assembled and reassembled in a variety of configurations, can be used 
to model many demonstrations. Some suggested uses can be found in 
the Activities section of this manual. 

Equipment Setup

Assembling Atom Halves

1. 

Position two atom halves as shown in Figure 1 and snap together.

Building A Cubic Atom Model

1. 

Seat the single closed winding at either end of a spring inside a cleat 

feature of an assembled cubic atom model. See Figure 2.

2. 

Create desired cubic atom model by alternately assembling atom 

models and springs.

Figure1: Snap together atom halves

Figure 2: Snap springs into cleats of atom model

Summary of Contents for ME-9825

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Manual No 012 07823 A Matter Model Model No ME 9825...

Page 2: ...ing Atom Halves 5 Building a Cubic Atom Model 5 Increasing the Mass of the Atom 6 Assembling a Longitudunal Wave Model 6 Assembling a Transverse Wave Model 7 Activities 8 Mechanisms of Normal Forces 8...

Page 3: ...Equipment List Use Replacement Model Numbers to expedite replacement orders Included Equipment Quantity Replacement Model Number 1 Atom Half 80 648 07820 2 Hex nut 3 8 16 30 614 080 3 Heavy Spring 60...

Page 4: ...Model No ME 9825 Matter Model 4...

Page 5: ...es section of this manual Equipment Setup Assembling Atom Halves 1 Position two atom halves as shown in Figure 1 and snap together Building A Cubic Atom Model 1 Seat the single closed winding at eithe...

Page 6: ...Longitudinal Wave Model 1 Seat the single closed winding at either end of a spring inside a cleat feature of an assembled atom model with nuts 2 Create desired longitudinal wave model by alternately...

Page 7: ...inside a cleat feature of an assembled atom model Be certain to attach springs along the seam of the atom to prevent splitting fission from occuring 2 Create desired length transverse wave model by al...

Page 8: ...l with a heavy book students can see the atoms compress when the book is placed on it A 4 x 3 x 2 arrangement should be used for this activity so the matter model is more stable when the book is place...

Page 9: ...be modeled effectively Wave Patterns By connecting many atoms without nuts in a linear arrangement with the heavy springs students can easily generate standing wave patterns The atoms should be laid o...

Page 10: ...or transverse waves For a demonstration of longitudinal waves use the included brass tube which fits through the hole in each atom It is more effective to use the light springs for a longitudinal wave...

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