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Go Direct® Centripetal Force System

The Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus and Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor make an ideal combination to explore rotational dynamics.

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When students use the Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus with a Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor, they can conduct a variety of rotational dynamics investigations with a single experiment setup. This combination easily measures angular velocity and centripetal force and acceleration without the hassle of wires.

Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus can be used in a variety of experiments:

  • Investigate circular motion by measuring centripetal acceleration in relation to the radius of rotation and angular velocity.
  • Explore rotational dynamics through an investigation of the force required to keep a mass in circular motion.
  • Explore Newton’s second law, angular acceleration, and the moment of inertia as they relate to circular motion.

Go Direct Centripetal Force System (with sensor) includes:

Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus

  • Base with adjustable feet
  • Bearing and spindle
  • Rotating beam
  • Sensor bracket
  • Mass carriage with thumb screws
  • Mass carriage with bearings
  • 50 g masses (2)
  • 100 g masses (4)

Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor

  • Hook
  • Bumper
  • Nylon screw
  • Accessory rod
  • Micro USB Cable

Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus (without sensor) includes:

  • Base with adjustable feet
  • Bearing and spindle
  • Rotating beam
  • Sensor bracket
  • Mass carriage with thumb screws
  • Mass carriage with bearings
  • 50 g masses (2)
  • 100 g masses (4)

Centripetal Force Apparatus Moment of Inertia Accessory Kit (CFA-MIK)
Centripetal Force Apparatus Motor Accessory Kit (GDX-CFA-MAK)

Centripetal Force Apparatus Sensor Bracket (CFA-SBK)
Replacement Masses for Centripetal Force Apparatus (M-CFA)

User Manual: https://www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-cfa/
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
FAQ: https://www.vernier.com/til/4160/

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Go Direct® Centripetal Force System – (Apparatus and Sensor), Go Direct® Centripetal Force System – (No Sensor)