Vernier - Picket Fence Free Fall
Science: Physics: Kinematics
9-12
60 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Photogate
- Clamp or ring stand
- Picket Fence
- Vernier Photogate
Lessons
Data Collection
Vernier - Picket Fence Free Fall
Activity Overview
In this activity, students will measure the acceleration of a freely falling body (g) to better than 0.5% precision with the help of a Picket Fence and a Photogate.

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Science: Physics: Kinematics
9-12
60 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Photogate
- Clamp or ring stand
- Picket Fence
- Vernier Photogate
Lessons
Data Collection
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