The Physics Lab Station: Mechanics Starter includes a red Smart Cart, a PAStrack dynamics track, and a variety of accessories used to perform key experiments in mechanics.
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Product Summary
The Physics Lab Station: Mechanics Starter bundle is a lab-ready solution for performing several key experiments in mechanics. It includes a sensor-loaded Smart Cart, a durable PAStrack, and a variety of accessories that support student studies of core topics such as velocity, conservation of energy, and Newton’s second law.
Real-Time Sensor Measurements
Students can use the Smart Cart’s built-in sensors to make real-time measurements of position, velocity, acceleration, force, and rotation, displaying them as the lab unfolds for more meaningful learning. They can also collect and compare data from multiple trials, easily apply lines of fit, and perform statistical analysis using PASCO software.
Ready-Made Mechanics Labs
This kit is complemented by a collection of ready-made experiments. Student handouts can be downloaded for free from the Experiment Library.
Explore More of Mechanics
Complete your mechanics lab station and perform even more mechanics labs by pairing this station with the Physics Lab Station: Mechanics Extension.
Perform These Experiments
- Average Speed and Velocity
- Graphing Motion
- Speed and Velocity Graphs
- Work and Kinetic Energy
- Newton's Second Law
- Coefficients of Friction
- Momentum and Impulse
- Periodic Motion: Mass and Spring
What's Included
- 1x Smart Cart (Red) (ME-1240)
- 1x Smart Cart Rod Stand Adapter (ME-1244)
- 2x Cart Mass (Set of 2) (ME-6757A)
- 1x PAStrack (ME-6960)
- 1x Aluminum Meter Stick
- 1x Dynamics Track End Stop (2 pack) (ME-8971)
- 1x Small “A” Base (ME-8976)
- 1x Stainless Steel Rod, 60 cm Threaded (ME-8977)
- 1x Mass and Hanger Set (ME-8979)
- 1x Dynamics Track Spring Set (ME-8999)
- 1x Super Pulley Kit (ME-9433)
- 1x Angle Indicator (ME-9495A)
- 1x Multi-Clamp (ME-9507)
- 1x Friction Block (ME-9807)
- 1x Track Rod Clamp (ME-9836)
- 1x Bumper Accessory Set (ME-9884)
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | |
|---|---|---|
| NewDynamics System Storage Tray | ME-5302 |
Product Guides & Articles
Physics Lab Stations
PASCO’s Physics Lab Stations are modular equipment sets that support hands-on studies of core physics concepts, ranging from introductory investigations of Newton’s laws to advanced explorations of waves and sound. Designed for easy implementation, the Physics Lab Stations facilitate experiments across all levels of physics.
AP Physics 1 Lab Manual Overview
Authored by physics educators, the Advanced Physics 1 Lab Manual, includes fifteen guided inquiry labs that cover AP Physics 1 topics such as kinematics and dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy and momentum, torque, and rotational motion.
AP Physics 2 Lab Manual Overview
Authored by physics educators, the Advanced Physics 2 Lab Manual includes sixteen guided inquiry labs that cover AP Physics 2 topics such as fluid dynamics, optics, interference and diffraction, magnetic fields, electricity, RC Circuits, and Planck’s Constant.
Smart Cart to Vernier Comparison
The Smart Cart may appear to be equivalent to competitors like Vernier’s Go Direct Sensor Cart–they include many of the same features and specifications–but several distinctions set the PASCO Smart Cart apart.
Experiment Library Collections
Physics Lab Station: Mechanics Starter
Labs for the Physics Lab Station Mechanics Starter bundle.
View CollectionSupport Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Angle Indicator Manual | English - 243.41 KB | |
| Bumper Accessory Set Manual | English - 398.38 KB | |
| Cart Masses Manual | English - 212.75 KB | |
| Dynamics Track End Stop Manual | English - 222.06 KB | |
| Dynamics Track Spring Set Manual | English - 132.22 KB | |
| Friction Block Manual | English - 100.58 KB | |
| Mass and Hanger Set Manual | English - 173.47 KB | |
| PASTrack Manual | English - 405.80 KB | |
| Smart Cart Rod Stand Adapter Instruction Sheet | English - 283.27 KB | |
| Super Pulley Kit Manual | English - 202.82 KB | |
| Track Rod Clamp Manual | English - 130.57 KB | |
| Wireless Smart Cart Manual | English - 2.16 MB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 593.56 KB | |
