Low-g Accelerometer

The Low-g Accelerometer is best for most motion experiments.  It should be used for studying one-dimensional motion. Suggested Experiments Measure the acceleration of dynamics carts as they roll down inclines Measure the acceleration of dynamics carts as a force is applied to them. If you have a force sensor, also monitor the force at the same time and demonstrate Newton's Second Law. Mount the Low-g Accelerometer on a mass that is hanging from a spring. Start it in simple harmonic motion and monitor the acceleration. If you have a force sensor, also measure the force at the same time and study the relationship between acceleration and force. Use the Accelerometer to measure the tilt of an object. Since the Accelerometer senses the vertical component of gravity, its reading will change as its orientation is changed from horizontal to vertical. You can measure angles to the nearest degree. Measure acceleration as you swing the Accelerometer as a pendulum bob. Put the Accelerometer under your belt buckle, and jump up and down. Measure the acceleration as you land, both with your knees flexed and with your knees held more stiff. Use the Accelerometer on elevators, amusement park rides, playground apparatus, remote-control toy cars, sky divers or bungee jumpers, turntables, cars...

Using the Accelerometer with a pendulum bob

Example Graph of a pendulum bob