Introduction
♦ Acceleration Sensor consists of a square-shaped probe (built-in sensing element) and adapter. They are connected by a light cable. Fix the square-shaped probe on the object to be measured and it will be able to measure the acceleration which point in front of the probe during motion.
Usage
♦ Connect the Acceleration Sensor to computer by USB cable.
♦ Open the SWR iLab V8.0 software.
♦ Click ‘New’ to create new experimental template.
Notes
♦ The measured acceleration has directivity. Be careful with that.
♦ Zero the sensor before every measuring to ensure the accuracy.
♦ Minimize the effect from light cable.
♦ You can add the weight of object to be measured because of mass of light cable to improve the accuracy.
♦ Fix the square-shaped probe during using because it is only able to sense one direction. Make sure the probe is aiming the same direction as motion.
Typical experiment
Typical experiment
♦ Explore Newton’s law of motion
♦ Explore centripetal acceleration
♦ Explore resonance phenomenon
♦ Explore the simple harmonic motion on vertical direction
♦ Explore damped vibration