Projectile Experiment
Product Code : JL-LE-10575
The Projectile Experiment (SKU JL-LE-10575, Cat. No. JSS-783/051) is a projectile motion apparatus built around an assembled spring-loaded gun. The launch angle can be set anywhere up to 90° and read to within 1/2° with the protractor attachment and plumb bob, and the range is variable up to 10 ft (about 3 m). Two 1 in balls, one steel and one aluminium, come with a brace and instructions for four experiments. It is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
Contents and ranges given for the kit:
| Product | Projectile Experiment |
| SKU | JL-LE-10575 |
| Cat. No. | JSS-783/051 |
| Launcher | Assembled spring-loaded gun |
| Range | Variable, up to 10 ft (about 3 m) |
| Launch angle | Any angle up to 90°, read within 1/2° with the plumb bob |
| Balls | Two, 1 in (25.4 mm) diameter: one steel, one aluminium |
| Accessories | Protractor attachment, plumb bob, brace |
| Instructions | Four experiments |
Experiments with the projectile motion apparatus
Typical investigations with the launcher:
- Measuring how the horizontal range changes with the launch angle
- Finding the angle that gives the greatest range on level ground
- Comparing the flight of the steel and the aluminium ball fired at the same setting
Scope of supply and ordering
Each kit ships with the gun assembled, both balls, the protractor attachment, plumb bob, brace and instructions; the number of kits, packing and lead time are stated on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What angles can the launcher be set to?
Any angle up to 90°, read to within 1/2° using the protractor attachment and plumb bob.
Which balls are supplied?
Two balls of 1 in (25.4 mm) diameter, one steel and one aluminium.
How far does the gun fire?
The range is variable up to 10 ft, about 3 m.
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