Force and Motion Track

The Force and Motion Track is PASCO's low-cost alternative to the classic aluminum Dynamics Track. This extruded plastic track forms the base for high-quality motion experiments with the Classic Dynamics Carts, PAScar or GOcar. No height adjustment mechanism is included, but any object can be used to create an inclined plane for constant acceleration or force experiments. This track is designed with similar rigidity to its aluminum counterpart. Grooves keep carts moving in one dimension and allow students to investigate conservation of momentum and the impulse-momentum equation. Track length is 1.2 m.

PASCO's Motion Sensors clip onto the end of this track to allow measurement of position, velocity and acceleration. Similar measurements can be made with the Accessory Photogate. In addition, the Photogate/Pulley System can be used at the end of the Force and Motion Track to measure both linear and rotational motion quantities.