Hi All,
My Physics teachers use projectile launchers that were purchased (I think)from Omega Scientific(S.A). They are wooden,with a spring loaded mechanism that fires a single ball bearing on angles of up to 90 degrees.
One teacher remembers using a different type of P.L. He says it was made of metal, and came from America. Not much info, I know, but if anyone knows of anywhere that has these, or has seen any in catalogues, I would appreciate any help. I've scoured all the catalogues I have, and have yet to find any!
Thanks to all,
Lisa
Projectile Launchers
Re: Projectile Launchers
Hi Labman,
The equipment you need is sold through Serrata
It's called Trajectory Apparatus.
#1014008 on p53 of 2006 catalogue.
Cheers
The equipment you need is sold through Serrata
It's called Trajectory Apparatus.
#1014008 on p53 of 2006 catalogue.
Cheers
Re: Projectile Launchers
Hi Labman,
we have in a metal projectile launcher, made by Pasco in the US. I can PM you if you wish with more details.
Cheers,
~Robyn
we have in a metal projectile launcher, made by Pasco in the US. I can PM you if you wish with more details.
Cheers,
~Robyn
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Re: Projectile Launchers
Yes the one you are looking for is from Pasco, a US company.
It is quite sturdy and fires ball bearings over a distance of about 2 to 3 metres.
We have made some beautiful photos of the ball trajectory using a stroboscope and a digital camera. Let me know if you want more info on this prac.
It is quite sturdy and fires ball bearings over a distance of about 2 to 3 metres.
We have made some beautiful photos of the ball trajectory using a stroboscope and a digital camera. Let me know if you want more info on this prac.
Re: Projectile Launchers
Robyn,
Love to take you up on that offer. Use this website or e-mail is lisa.johnston@nmhs.sa.edu.au Thank you.
Goran,
I would also love any info you have, and if there is a way to e-mail those pics to me, I would love to see them. Use the above e-mail or this website for contact.
Thank you both for your help. This website is worth it's weight in gold!!
Love to take you up on that offer. Use this website or e-mail is lisa.johnston@nmhs.sa.edu.au Thank you.
Goran,
I would also love any info you have, and if there is a way to e-mail those pics to me, I would love to see them. Use the above e-mail or this website for contact.
Thank you both for your help. This website is worth it's weight in gold!!
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Re: Projectile Launchers
Hey there a little late maybe but we have a metal projectile launcher that we brought here in Australia last year- Cider house
PH: 03 9700 7769 use launcher in the search.
PH: 03 9700 7769 use launcher in the search.
Re: Projectile Launchers
Thanks Annette,
I checked that website out, and they are stockists of Pasco equipment. I can now check for any price differences. I've noticed on this site that prices can vary a lot for the same product, so it helps to have additional info
Cheers,
Lisa
I checked that website out, and they are stockists of Pasco equipment. I can now check for any price differences. I've noticed on this site that prices can vary a lot for the same product, so it helps to have additional info
Cheers,
Lisa