Eisco Force Table

Eisco Force Table Grades: 7-12 Number of Students: 2-4 Number of Lessons: 2+ Contact Hours: 2-4 Additional Resources: Experiment Guide   Highlights: The Force Table is an essential apparatus used in every physics lab, providing students with a hands-on demonstration of Newton's First Law, the vector nature of forces, and equilibrium. The large 40cm diameter polymer tabletop has dual scales marked every 10° in 0.5° increments running in opposite directions along the circumference for measuring vector angles. A heavy, cast base with with leveling screws support the tabletop. Also includes 4 pulleys with attached clamps; 4x250g hanging slotted mass sets; string with attached metal hoops (1 large, 4 small); and comprehensive guide containing background info, setup instructions, and student activities and questions. Assembled size: 14"W x 17"H.   Curriculum or Lesson Topics: Activity 1: Experimentally Adding Vectors Activity 2: Maximum & Minimum Resultant of 2 Vectors   Standards Alignment: NGSS - Physical Science - Forces and Motion   What's Included: 1x 40 cm Force Table 1x Stand with three adjustable screws 4x Pulley with attached clamp 4x 250g hanging slotted mass sets 2x Balls of String 1x Large metal hoop 4x Small metal hoop 1x Removable metal post with hex nut base Required Components NOT Included: 1x Scissors 1x Level Recommended Items NOT Included: 1x Video Camera 1x Grid Paper 1x Force Probe