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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Inclined Track AccelerationPIRA 1C20.30 |
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A cart on an inclined track will steady increase its
velocity due to constant acceleration from gravity. The amount of acceleration
is related to the angle.
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Dynamins Cart |
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This demo can be timed using photogates and your thinkpad
(student do this in lab as well).
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