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Shoot the Instructor

Demonstrates a classic projectile motion problem. This demo uses a custom made launcher that is more powerful than the PASCO launcher. It can launch PASCO plastic balls across Workman 101.Typically the students are asked to locate a target in the room, measure its distance from the launcher and set the launcher to the appropriate angle to hit the target This demo is particularly effective when the target is the instructor (who should be wearing protective goggles).
ID: d0003
Set up time:
2 minutes in class.
Requires:
PASCO plastic balls. Components.
Notes:
You may need assistance the first time you use this demo.
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Table of Components

Qty. name location notes
1 Custom launcher W106; Central Shelves
1 PASCO plastic ball W106; Central Cabinets should bring at least 3 balls
1 Tape measure W106-EA-DW-U1-top
1 Ruler W106-NO-CT
1 Goggles W106-NO-CA-U1-L3 by the balls
1 Calculator your own
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Fig 1. The launcher