Visual Scientifics PTIPCR Incline Plane and Car

Description

Visual Scientifics inclined plane and car is used to investigate static and kinetic friction, dynamic equilibrium, unbalanced forces, and work-energy theory. The plane and car can be used to predict velocity and quantify friction as a car is rolled down the ramp, or measure the acceleration of the car as it is pulled up the ramp. The kit includes an incline plane with track, car, mounting rods and hardware, pulley attachment, and nylon cord for hands-on experiments, and has steel construction for durability. Steel is a good general-purpose material, with better weldability and increased rust resistance over wrought iron. The kit’s 28-page instructions cover 3 to 4 hours of class and lab time, and include a main lab, “Spring Investigation: Pull Car Up a Ramp at Target Speed,” and two extensions, “Static and Kinetic Friction of Everyday Objects” and “Graphical Representation of Systems with Constant Acceleration.” The instructions also contain safety information, general theory, classroom lessons, experimental set up diagrams, a student lab book, 15 Next Generation Science Standards Concepts, and 17 Common Core Standards. The kit requires the PTBASE base for operation; optional accessories include a video camera for the extensions, graphing software, PTPGS photogate, scale for obtaining masses, and markers, pens, and erasers (required and optional accessories sold separately). The loop kit is suitable for high school and college students, or ages 14 to 21.Science education products incorporate applied math and science principles into classroom and homeschool-based projects. Teachers in pre-K, elementary, and secondary classrooms use science education kits and products alongside science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum to demonstrate STEM concepts and real-world applications through hands-on activities. Science education projects include a broad range of activities, such as practical experiments in engineering, aeronautics, robotics, energy, chemistry, physics, biology, and geology.Visual Scientifics brand products, manufactured by EISCO Scientific, include lab supplies and equipment for physical science education. Founded in 1968, EISCO is headquartered in Rochester, NY, and meets International Organization of Standardization (ISO) standard 9001: 2000.What’s in the Box?Incline plane with trackCarMounting rods and hardwarePulley attachmentNylon cordSliding protractor with metal bobInstructions