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Vernier - Picket Fence Free Fall

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
Sensor - Photogate
Other Materials
  • Clamp or ring stand
  • Picket Fence
  • Vernier Photogate
Resource Types
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.

Subject Area
Science: Physics: Kinematics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Accessories
Sensor - Photogate
Other Materials
  • Clamp or ring stand
  • Picket Fence
  • Vernier Photogate
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
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