Purpose:Describes the magnitude and the direction of the drag, called magnetic damping produced from Eddy currents. Parts: Magnetic damping setup (Including Al saw , Al and Cu rings) Setup: Plug the setup to the wall outlet and set the voltage to its maximum. Then increase the current all the… Continue reading »
Purpose: Explain momentum conservation and Collisions. Parts: Newton’s Cradle Setup : No setting up required. Pull the ball on one end aside and allow to swing as a pendulum. It hits the… Continue reading »
Purpose: Can be used for different purposes. Illustrate the speed of light in air and vacuum, Find the index of refraction in air etc. Parts: Found on shelf O1 Setup: Interferometer is setup on the optical bench. Connect the power supply to the power outlet. Continue reading »
Parts Found under shelf N1; instructions in box… Continue reading »
Purpose To visualize gravitational orbits. Parts Latex stretched on a frame, found in box marked “Rubber sheet” under shelf M1 4 wooden blocks, found on shelf M1 Assorted metal balls, found on shelf M1… Continue reading »
Parts Digital keyboard piano, found on shelf K3… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate the concept of longitudinal waves Parts Metal spring, on shelf K2 Vibrator, on shelf K2 Ring stand, between shelves H and I Ring stand clamp and vertical transition, on shelf J1… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate the concept of resonance Parts All required parts are found on shelf K2 Metal strips Vibrator Set up Spread apart the metal strips and attach to vibrator. Perform the steps outlined in the paper instructions accompanying the metal… Continue reading »
Purpose To illustrate basic concepts of vibrations and sound waves. Parts The wine glasses are found on shelf K1 Setup Pour water into cups, wet rims, and rub fingers against rims to create sound. Continue reading »
Purpose: Describe Simple Harmonic motion as projection of circular motion. Parts: Turntable Ball with a metal stand(cylinder) Pendulum Setup: Keep the ball on the metal cylinder and place it on the turntable as shown in the picture. Adjust the height of the pendulum, so that two balls are in… Continue reading »
Purpose: Describes Newton’s Laws applied to circular motion Parts: Spring scale hanging from the string Big wooden mass Setup: Setup:… Continue reading »
Purpose: Illustrate the idea of centripetal and centrifugal forces and accelerations. Parts: Bucket with water, or glass of water on the base shown in the pictures. Setup: Hold the setup from the hanger and spin it around in a vertical circle with a certain speed. The water stays inside… Continue reading »
Introduction The falling drops demonstration is a way for students to observe the motion of an object under a constant acceleration (in this case, from gravity). By timing the flashing of a strobe light to sync with a water pump, fluorescing falling water drops appear to freeze midair. Students can… Continue reading »
Introduction Final set up of Galileo drop To observe the displacement of an object at constant acceleration, a cart is sent down an inclined air track, with flags or sticky notes marking positions on the track. These positions correspond to the increasing distances traveled over equal time intervals. A… Continue reading »