Purpose: To demonstrate the kinetic and dynamic motion of objects

The track consists of a variety of low friction carts and accessories to allow for the demonstration of many common motion concepts. The system is not a low friction as an air track but is much simpler to set up and use. Below are a few options that are available, but the system is not limited to these suggestions. A list of specific demonstrations that use this system are listed below for reference.

1. A fan cart to show the effects of an accelerating force. The fan can be angled to show vector components. There is a sail to show the effects
   of the impulse of the air on the sail.
2. A mechanical driver that can set up oscillations of the carts with spring attached.
3. A spring loaded launcher to give consistant launching impulses.
4. Bumpers for various types of collision and velcro to allow the carts to stick together.
5. A friction pad to give the carts a consistant fritional force.

See the Pasco manual for other ideas for this systems use.

Demonstrations that use the Pasco Dynamics Track: M38, M60, M61, F51

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