eisco Falling Bodies Apparatus
eisco Falling Bodies Apparatus
Product code: PP00052014
Product Description
The Falling Bodies Apparatus demonstrates the effect of gravity on falling bodies.
The L-section launcher has holes for locating two 19 mm diameter steel balls which act as projectiles. The launcher is released by push button and projects one ball forward while allowing the other to fall freely.
The launching mechanism is mounted on wooden block which may be clamped to the bench and has a convenient storage pocket for the balls,.
- 2 spheres included
- Sphere Material: Steel
- Dimensions: 180 x 60 x 30mm
- Easy to set up and highly visual demonstration of the effect of gravity.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Motion and Forces: Non-contact forces: gravity forces acting at a distance on Earth and in space, forces between magnets, and forces due to static electricity.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Matter: weight = mass x gravitational field strength (g), on Earth g=10 N/kg, different on other planets and stars; gravity forces between Earth and Moon, and between Earth and sun (qualitative only).
- Key Stage 4 Physics - Forces: Forces and fields: electrostatic, magnetic, gravity, force, Explain that weight is an effect of gravity which can vary with the gravitational field strength g (measured in N/kg) and recognise and predict phenomena that depend on weight and non inertial mass and distinguish between the two. Give examples of forces which act without contact across an empty space, linking these to the gravity, electric and magnetic fields involved.
- Apparatus can be clamped to the desk in order to improve stability and safety.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 13 Years
- Age Suitable from
- 3 Years
- Ball Material
- Steel
- Brand
- eisco
- Dimensions
- 180 x 60 x 30mm
- Product Type
- Projectile Launcher
The Falling Bodies Apparatus demonstrates the effect of gravity on falling bodies.
The L-section launcher has holes for locating two 19 mm diameter steel balls which act as projectiles. The launcher is released by push button and projects one ball forward while allowing the other to fall freely.
The launching mechanism is mounted on wooden block which may be clamped to the bench and has a convenient storage pocket for the balls,.
- 2 spheres included
- Sphere Material: Steel
- Dimensions: 180 x 60 x 30mm
- Easy to set up and highly visual demonstration of the effect of gravity.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Motion and Forces: Non-contact forces: gravity forces acting at a distance on Earth and in space, forces between magnets, and forces due to static electricity.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Matter: weight = mass x gravitational field strength (g), on Earth g=10 N/kg, different on other planets and stars; gravity forces between Earth and Moon, and between Earth and sun (qualitative only).
- Key Stage 4 Physics - Forces: Forces and fields: electrostatic, magnetic, gravity, force, Explain that weight is an effect of gravity which can vary with the gravitational field strength g (measured in N/kg) and recognise and predict phenomena that depend on weight and non inertial mass and distinguish between the two. Give examples of forces which act without contact across an empty space, linking these to the gravity, electric and magnetic fields involved.
- Apparatus can be clamped to the desk in order to improve stability and safety.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 13 Years
- Age Suitable from
- 3 Years
- Ball Material
- Steel
- Brand
- eisco
- Dimensions
- 180 x 60 x 30mm
- Product Type
- Projectile Launcher
