Linear Air Track Experiment
Product Code : JA-PLE-4178
The Linear Air Track Experiment (SKU JA-PLE-4178) is a mechanics kit for studying linear motion under nearly frictionless conditions. Air blown into a 1.5 m square-section aluminium track escapes through two rows of fine holes and lifts the vehicles on a thin cushion of air. This linear air track for physics labs comes with vehicles, buffers, catapults and collision accessories, and is used in senior-secondary and undergraduate mechanics practicals and demonstrations.
Specifications
The track is a 1.5 m square-section aluminium beam with two rows of fine holes along the top, carried on two light alloy castings with knurled-screw adjustment; one end takes the blower tube and the other end is closed.
| Product | Linear Air Track Experiment |
| SKU | JA-PLE-4178 |
| Track | Square-section aluminium, length 1.5 m |
| Air holes | Two rows of fine holes along the top face |
| Supports | Two light alloy castings: one with two-point contact, one with one-point contact |
| Adjustment | Lateral and horizontal adjustment by knurled screw |
| Air connection | Tube at one end for connection to a blower; other end closed |
| Vehicles | 2 heavy and 1 light vehicle, mass ratio 2:1 |
| Collision accessories | 2 magnetic buffers, 2 plasticine holders with central hole, 24 needles, 1 pack of plasticine |
| Launch accessories | 4 catapults with slots for elastic band, 20 elastic bands |
| Other items | 1 reel of nylon thread, 2 white rods (4 mm diameter, 150 mm long), 20 black plain cards, 1 instruction manual |
Applications of the linear air track in physics labs
Because the air cushion removes almost all sliding friction, the linear air track lets students observe motion that closely follows Newton's laws, and the listed vehicles and accessories set up elastic and sticking collisions between known masses.
- Observing uniform velocity of a vehicle gliding on a levelled track
- Elastic collisions between vehicles fitted with the magnetic buffers
- Inelastic (sticking) collisions using the needles and plasticine holders
- Comparing momentum before and after collisions with the 2:1 heavy and light vehicles
- Launching vehicles with the elastic-band catapults for repeatable starting pushes
- Mechanics practicals in class 11-12, B.Sc physics and engineering physics laboratories
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the 1.5 m aluminium track on its two adjustable supports with the accessories named above: three vehicles, magnetic buffers, plasticine holders, catapults, nylon thread, white rods, needles, black cards, plasticine, elastic bands and an instruction manual. A blower is not in the listed contents; the track connects to one through its end tube. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation according to the number of tracks and the delivery destination. JaincoLab supplies single laboratories, bulk orders for colleges and education projects, and export consignments to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What length is the air track?
The square-section aluminium track is 1.5 m long, with two rows of fine holes along the top.
Which vehicles are included?
Two heavy vehicles and one light vehicle, with a mass ratio of 2:1.
Is a blower supplied with the track?
A blower is not in the listed contents. One end of the track has a tube for connection to a blower, which can be quoted separately.
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