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Smart Q secondary sensor range

Virtually student proof, this sensor features safety stops and a solid aluminium housing, making it a useful device for measuring push and pull (bi-directional) forces in a broad ± 50N range.

The Force sensor is supplied with a 20N spring, cushioned and non-cushioned stops, and a hook, and can be clamped to a stand, or, for more effective use, it can be attached to the new Dynamics System (3800).

Applications:
Physics:
Simple harmonic motion*
Collision impact
Centripetal force*
Resultant forces*
Impulse and change in momentum*
Investigating bungee jumping*
Investigating the effectiveness of crumple zones*
Biology:
Investigating tree girth (Force sensor used as a dendrometer)

*See Additional Physics CD ROM for full Teacher's Notes and Worksheets (3015)