Marble Launcher Lab

A tape measure laid along the floor provides a good range reference.

Marble launcher lab.

Put a marble in the end of the barrel and the marble launcher is ready to launch. Lead your students through engaging activities covering science and math topics such as projectile motion vectors data analysis statistics looking beyond simple theories problem solving real numbers measurement. There are five notches that. It will launch a small marble about 1 5cm in diameter.

See how the marble launcher spring is in the third groove in the picture question we need to answer for part 1. First set the launcher so it aims at an angle of 0 degrees. Images and descriptions are property of lab connections. Marble launcher marble tape measurer ruler procedure.

Determine the potential energy stored in a spring as it is compressed different distances by finding the horizantal distance the ball travels and solving for velocity. To start off the lab we must figure out the velocity of the marble launcher on the third setting where we will be firing the marble from. How fast is the marble launchers barrel velocity on setting three. To launch marbles pull the launching lever back and slip it sideways into one of the slots.

Launch marbles at 5 different speeds and use the included experiment guide to get the most out of this unique apparatus. Including 2 marbles and made of sturdy hardwood with a built in protractor this marble launcher is a fun way to learn about velocity and acceleration. Marble launcher demonstration for physical science and physics is a durable apparatus to study velocity acceleration and projectile motion. Marble launcher is consistently placed in the same location.

Safety guide printed directly on the surface of marble. The marble launcher will bring excitement into your classroom and inspire your students with true hands on investigations. Marble launcher part 1. Marble launch lab purpose.

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