A steel ball is fired by a spring at different velocities and at different angles to the horizontal. The relationships between the range, the height of projection, the angle of inclination and the firing velocity are determined.
Benefits
Learn a classic method to determine a projectile's velocity
See how to utilize conservation laws for finding "hard to get" quantities
Immediate evaluation with the integrated velocity measurement
Magnetic mount of the different projectiles
Quick and easy set-up for universal and modular use
Equipment also suitable for demonstration experiments
Tasks
To determine the range as a function of the angle of inclination.
To determine the maximum height of projection as a function of the angle of inclination.
To determine the (maximum) range as a function of the initial velocity.