PASCO ME-6827 Mini Drop Shoot Accessory - Manual (Page 5)

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Model No. ME-6827 Mini Drop Shoot Accessory
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5. Connect a photogate as shown to measure the initial speed of the
fired ball (optional). Since the photogate beam passes through the
center of the ball's path, the velocity of the ball is calculated by the
following equation:
6. Place the Time of Flight Accessory directly below the Drop Shoot
Bracket.
7. Hang a steel ball from the magnetic screw.
8. Adjust the magnetic screw until the "hanging ball" is centered on
the launcher piston.
9. Remove the "hanging ball."
10. Place a steel ball into the barrel and use the included loading rod to
depress the plunger to the first click.
11. Replace the "hanging ball".
12. Pull the launch cord to release the balls.
13. Mark the position the "hanging ball" when it strikes the ground.
14. Click Stop in DataStudio to end data collection.
15. Position the Time of Flight Accessory such that the hanging ball
will strike it and repeat the launch procedure.
16. Describe the motion of the balls in the x direction.
velocity = diameter of ball
"blocked time"