Physics & Engineering Education

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2010
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Physics & Engineering Education
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Rotational Inertia Wands
Page 194
Super Fan Cart
Page 119
Modular LED Strobe
Page 290
Compression Igniter
Page 235
Shake Tower
Page 294
MORE NEW PRODUCTS see pages 2-5
Dedicated to Science and Engineering Education
For over 45 years PASCO has been guided by just one mission: to provide educators worldwide with innovative solutions for
teaching science and engineering. Our team of almost 200 people includes former teachers, educational researchers, and
engineers who are dedicated to improving student success.
At the forefront of our contact with you is our excellent Teacher and Technical Support staff. Free technical support is available
by phone during business hours. After hours, please leave a voice mail, email or fax and we will respond as soon as possible.
(For questions about billing, orders and accounts, contact Customer & Order Support.)
Meet our knowledgeable and friendly Teacher and Technical Support staff:
Melissa Tomney
Melissa has been fascinated with science since a young age. She earned a B.S. in Biology from
State University of New York Geneseo, and an M.S. in Plant Biology from University of California
Davis where she discovered her passion for teaching. Her specialties include biology with a
focus on genetics, molecular biology and botany.
Steven Meschia
Steven brings a wealth of experience in university level physics, with a BS from University
of Chicago and Ph.D. from Montana State University. Among other responsibilities,
he is our NI/Virtual Instrument developer. He is an avid recumbent bicycle commuter.
Scott Sukrapanna
Scott is the most experienced member of our Teacher Support team. He earned a BS in Physics
and an MS in Plant Biology from University of California Davis. His specialty is physics and plant
physiology. He is also an automotive aficionado.
Mike Paskowitz
Mike fell in love with science as a child by watching metal workers at a craft fair. He earned
his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from UC Davis, as well as his MS in
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. He also earned a CA teaching credential, and has
spent 8 years in the classroom teaching physics, chemistry, and math to high school students
in Sacramento and in Davis. Mike’s specialties include materials science and engineering.
Mike enjoys spending time swimming and bicycling with his family.
Amanda Falls
Amanda’s fascination with science started at a young age while watching Mr. Wizard.
She earned a B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics from Kansas State University in 2000.
She is a veteran of the United States Navy having spent four years training future nuclear
operators at the Navy Nuclear Power School. Her specialties are chemistry and nuclear
physics. Amanda enjoys travelling and is learning to play the bagpipes.
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Table of Contents
Page
Strobe
ME-6978 New Products __________________________2-5
Page 225
Data Acquisition Systems ________________6-7
PASPORT Interface/Sensors_____________8-67
ScienceWorkshop Interface/Sensors ____68-84
Analog and Digital Adapters ______________ 85
DataStudio Software __________________86-89
Probeware Bundles __________________90-102
Software/Teaching Resources ________103-107
Mechanics _________________________108-211
Lab Supplies _______________________212-225
Thermodynamics __________________ 226-247
Electrostatics & Electromagnetism ___ 248-277
Power Supplies & Instrumentation ___ 278-285
Thermobile
Nitinol Heat
Waves & Sound ___________________ 286-303
Engine
SE-9089 Light & Optics _____________________ 304-339
Page 241
Fundamental Constants ____________ 340-347
Atomic & Nuclear __________________ 348-353
Experiments ______________________ 354-397
Physics
Structures Set Professional Development __________ 398-399
ME-6989
Pages 172-173 Numeric Index _____________________400-401
Spares Index ______________________ 402-403
Product & Topic Index _______________404-414
Order Information ___________________415-416
PASCO Education Consultants and
Contact Information ______ Inside back cover
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2 New Products
PAScar Expanded 1.2 m Track 2.2 m Track
Dynamics Systems ME-9431 ME-9432
See page 110
Now you can purchase a more comprehensive
system containing the popular PAScars.
PAStrack Constant
Inclined Plane Velocity Tubes –
ME-6967 4 set
See page 114 SE-9072
See page 144
Get double
duty out of your This set has an added feature: Solid balls
PAStrack: Use which fall at constant velocity while the
it as a straight bubble rises at a constant velocity.
dynamics track or
convert it to an
inclined plane.
Super Fan Cart Large Corner

ME-6977 Reflector Set
See page 119 SE-8810
A Constant Force See page 326
A Rechargeable
Your reflection in
A Programmable this mirror looks
the way you look
to other people.
This fan cart has a regulated
rechargeable battery so the fan
speed settings do not vary as
the battery discharges.
Dioxide Glass
SE-8719
See page 327
Your students will need
some knowledge of
optics to resolve this
paradox.
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New Products 3
Load Cell 5N Dual Load Cell Amplifier
PS-2201 PS-2205
See page 33 See page 33
Augment your set of 100 N load cells with Here is an economical
this 5 N Load Cell which plugs into the way to start using
same Load Cell Amplifiers. load cells.
Physics Structures Set Displacement
ME-6993 Sensor
See pages 172-173
PS-2204
Students get involved by building See page 33
the apparatus they use to learn
Physics. Works like a conventional digital
travel indicator but also plugs
into a PASPORT computer
interface so displacements
can be recorded with other
sensor data.
Advanced Structures Set
ME-6992A
Suspension
See pages 170-171
Bridge
Newly added components greatly
2.2 m long
expand the capabilities of this set.
Flexible
I-Beams
Flat Members
For cross-bracing
The Advanced Structures Set
now includes Flexible I-beams and
Flat members (for cross bracing).
Flexible I-Beam Set Flat Members Set
ME-6985 ME-6987
See page 171 See page 171
(Also included in (Also included in
Advanced Advanced
Structures Set) Structures Set)
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4 New Products
Light Level Hand Grip Heart Rate
PS-2177 PS-2186
See page 46
See page 52
This light sensor and the human eye have the
Great for measuring
same wavelength sensitivity: It has a green filter
heart rate while
and registers light level in lux.
exercising.
Salinity
PS-2195
See page 64
Blood Pressure
Explore the salinity of
local water sources. PS-2207
See page 53
Determine the effects of exercise on
blood pressure and heart rate.
Soil Moisture
PS-2163
See page 64
Measure the loss
of soil moisture over
time due to evaporation
and plant uptake. PS-2009
See page 19
This new PASPORT interface
has two ports for PASPORT
sensors and also includes built-in
temperature and voltage sensors:
Works with SPARKvue and DataStudio
software.
vue™
High School Physics Integrated Science
Curriculum Learning
and Bundles AExpdervimaennts cfoer AdP* , PIB, anhd Hoynorss Phyisiccss Environment
See page 102 PS-2400
See page 22
This curriculum is
based on educational Desktop software which
standards and uses looks and performs like
the inquiry method. the software on the
SPARK™ SLS.
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New Products 5
Strobe Thermal Expansion Holes
ME-6978 SE-7328
See pages 225 See page 228
and 290
Show that holes in a plate
get bigger when heated.
Plug in up to four strobe lamps
and place them anywhere you
need them: Light the entire
vibrating string, not just one
end of it.
Large Scale Thermal
Expansion
SE-7327
See page 229
This pipe expands enough
to be seen moving.
Eddy Current Rods
SE-7361
See page 274
Magnets around the
Float and Chain
rods fall at different
rates due to different Engineering
conductivities.
Problem-Solving
Kit
SE-8727
See page 208
Digital Storage Design and build four
different measurement
Oscilloscopes
devices using a chain to
SB-9620 (60 MHz) balance the buoyant force
SB-9621 (100 MHz)
See page 283
Thermobile
These quality digital
Nitinol
storage oscilloscopes
display two channels on Heat Engine
a large color LCD display.
SE-9089
See page 241
Specific Heat Set
SE-6849 This classic heat
engine works by
See page 232
heating and cooling
This is set of five different Nitinol (memory)
metals, all having the same wire.
mass.
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6 Computer Interfaces
Data Acquisition and Analysis
PASCO offers a variety of interfaces to meet your data acquisition needs.
ScienceWorkshop®
ScienceWorkshop® USB 750 Interface
CI-7650 $659
Systems
A Our most powerful interface
A Seven sensor ports
A Built-in Function Generator
A These sensors A Built-in DC Power Supply
have analog (300 mA, ±5 V)
outputs. A Accessory Power Amplifier
increases power to 1 A, ±10 V
A Signal Generator and
Oscilloscope in one device
A Perfect for teaching
about sensors.
ScienceWorkshop®
500 Interface
A Use for sense and CI-6400 $275
control. A Use as a computer interface
A Use as a datalogger away from
the computer
See pages 68-84.
A Five sensor ports
A Serial connector can be adapted to USB
using optional converter
Xplorer GLX®
PS-2002 $329
PASPORT™ A Use with or without a computer (USB)
A Remote datalogger
Systems
A Built-in voltage sensor, temperature
sensor, dual function generator,
speaker and sound sensor
A These sensors have A Accessory Power Amplifier increases
power to 1 A, ±10 V
digital outputs.
A Four sensor ports
A Single sensors
Xplorer Datalogger
capable of multiple
PS-2000 $169
measurement types.
A Use with or without a computer (USB)
A Sophisticated A Remote datalogger
sampling methods A Single sensor port
reduce noise.
USB Link
PS-2100A $59
A All PASPORT
A Directly link one PASPORT Sensor
Interfaces can be
to a USB port
used together.
A Use multiple links for more sensors
PowerLink
See pages 8-67.
PS-2001 $209
A Link three PASPORT sensors to one
USB port
A Operates on batteries for portability
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Sensors and Software 7
A Multitude of Sensors DataStudio® Software
Both the ScienceWorkshop and One program controls all
PASPORT systems have a variety ScienceWorkshop and
of sensors available. For details see: PASPORT systems.
www.pasco.com/engineering
PASCO’s DataStudio program is much more than a data collection
program. Getting the data into the computer from the interfaces is
ScienceWorkshop® only the first step. DataStudio has a variety of ways to display data
Over 40 ScienceWorkshop Sensors and it has powerful analysis tools to process the data.
ScienceWorkshop sensors are analog and thus are perfect for teach- A Controls data collection from all ScienceWorkshop
ing about sensing elements. Since they output a voltage, students and PASPORT interfaces
can use them in their own circuits. NI Elvis® adapters are available. A Displays data in many ways
• Graph
Force Economy Force • Oscilloscope
CI-6537 CI-6746 • FFT
• Table
• Digital readout
• Analog meter readout
Rotary Motion Motion Sensor II
CI-6538 CI-6742A
PASPORT™
Over 70 PASPORT Sensors
PASPORT sensors have digital outputs that allow multiple
measurements per channel and reduced noise.
Motion Force
PS-2103A PS-2104
Multiple sensors in one package—
DataStudio has the ability to find the peaks of this damped oscillation. An exponential fit is
Make multiple types of measurements using a single sensor
performed on the peak points to determine the damping coefficient.
port on a PASPORT interface.
Voltage/Current Absolute Pressure/Temperature A Extensive data analysis
PS-2115 PS-2146 • Curve-fitting
• Integration under curves
• Perform calculations on data
• Statistics
See pages 86-89.
Quad Pressure
PS-2164
System Requirements
Temperature
(Type K 4-Port) Windows: Windows 2000 or higher, Pentium or equivalent
PS-2127 processor, 50 MB hard drive space, 16 MB RAM
Macintosh: MAC X OS 10.4 or higher (Universal Binary),
50 MB hard drive space, 16 MB RAM
Order Information:
DataStudio Software
Weather/Anemometer
PS-2174 Single User ....................................................................................................................CI-6870G $99
Site License...................................................................................................................CI-6871G $359
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8 PASPORT – Introduction

Probeware: Designed for Science Education
The PASPORT System was designed to meet the needs of the science classroom and lab. Below are a
few of the reasons PASPORT is a leading probeware system used throughout the world:
1 Five Interfaces to Fit Your Needs 3 Built to Last
A Avoid the “one size A Sensor cables are designed with
fits all” mentality appropriate strain relief in the
of other probeware connections to prevent wire
systems. USB Link breakage.

A USB Link is the PS-2100A A PASPORT sensors can only be
most economical plugged into interfaces in the
interface available. correct orientation, preventing

Xplorer Datalogger damage to the sensor pins and
A Use multiple
interfaces together PS-2000 the interfaces.
in any combination. A Sensor and interface cases are

designed to withstand student
A All interfaces
use. Most use impact-resistant
compatible with
poly-carbonate, while PASCO’s
both Windows
Drop Counter uses the chemically-
and Macintosh
resistant polypropylene.
computers.
PowerLink
PS-2001
Xplorer GLX 4 Xplorer GLX is Fully Self-contained
PS-2002
Computer, graphing calculator or PDA not required
SPARKlink A Xplorer GLX includes all the tools to complete most
PS-2009 physics experiments.
A Collect data and save files.
2 Superior Sensors A View graphs, tables or other displays.
A Apply analysis tools such as derivatives, integration,
linear fit and statistics.
A Sensors are automatically Motion Sensor
identified by the computer PS-2103A A Print data tables and
or datalogger when graphs directly from
plugged in. the Xplorer GLX.
A M ultiMeasure sensors
combine complimentary
measurements into one Force Sensor
sensor for convenience, PS-2104
superior performance and
cost savings.
A Use any combination of
sensors together, even
with different data
collection rates. Voltage/Current Sensor
A Dynamic variable PS-2115
over-sampling greatly
reduces noise level at
low sample rates.
Absolute Pressure/
Temperature Sensor
PS-2146
5 ScienceWorkshop Sensors can be
used with PASPORT Interfaces
A Analog and Digital Adapters (page 85), enable students
to use ScienceWorkshop Sensors with the USB Link,
PowerLink, Xplorer, Xplorer GLX and SPARKlink.
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