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Smart Q secondary sensor range

Range: ± 50N
Resolution: 0.1N

The force sensor is essentially two strain gauges. It should be clamped firmly when used, to reduce flexing so that it measures a force.

There a number of ways of setting up and using the Force Sensor for Physics experiments. See the images below:

The hook is used with the spring for simple harmonic motion investigations, and with stretchy rubber for bungee jumping, and with a stiff wire for investigating centripetal force in a pendulum.

The cushioned and non-cushioned stops are used when investigating collisions and crumple zones, where a car or trolley on a ramp collides with the sensor.