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How do I use the light gates to measure acceleration?
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A guide for setting up the air track for Newton's Second LawLoading...
The glider must pass through the final gate just before the hanger touches the ground
Then slide the glider along the track until time mass holder is close to the pulley wheel.
Position the start light gate just after the current position of the glider.
Position the start light gate just after the current position of the glider.
You will need to use 2 light gate and attach the pulley wheel at the end.
On the end of the string you hang a 10g mass hanger.
On the end of the string you hang a 10g mass hanger.
Select 'timing'
Setting up the data logger
Make sure the first gate is plugged into port A.
Make sure the second gate is plugged into port B.
Make sure the second gate is plugged into port B.
Select 'acceleration'
2d.p. should be fine for this