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Motion Detector

Motion Detector

Motion Detector

$99.00

The Motion Detector is used to measure position, velocity, and acceleration of moving objects.

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The Motion Detector uses ultrasound to measure the position of carts, balls, people, and other objects.

  • Measure objects as close as 15 cm and as far away as 6 m.
  • Sensitivity switch reduces noise and produces higher quality data for studying dynamics carts on tracks.
  • Attaches easily to the Vernier Dynamics System.
  • Pivoting head allows for flexibility in the experiment setup.

You may also want to purchase the Motion Detector Clamp to attach the Motion Detector to a variety of objects such as table tops, ring stands, etc.

Motion Detector - Tech Tips with Vernier
Motion Detector - Tech Tips (4:02)
Vernier Lab - Falling Objects (Computers)
Falling Objects (Computers) (3:49)

Additional Videos

Specifications

  • Range: 0.15 to 6 m
  • Resolution: 1 mm

Experiments

Elementary School (7 experiments)
Middle School (16 experiments)
High School (61 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
PID Ping Pong Ball LevitationEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Hit and RunForensics with Vernier
Bouncing BackForensics with Vernier
Speeding UpForensics with Vernier
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work Done by GravityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy in CollisionsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Constant Motion and Changing MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Balanced Forces and Unbalanced ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
OscillationsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Heat as Energy TransferPhysics Explorations and Projects
Newton’s Second LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Equilibrium of ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Momentum and CollisionsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
The Mathematical Model of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Kinematics and Dynamics of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Motion on an InclineAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's First LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Kinetic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Gravitational EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Graphing Your MotionPhysical Science with Vernier
Speeding UpPhysical Science with Vernier
It's Race DayPhysical Science with Vernier
Crash LessonPhysical Science with Vernier
Newton's Second LawPhysical Science with Vernier
Falling ObjectsPhysical Science with Vernier
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Air ResistancePhysics with Vernier
Simple Harmonic MotionPhysics with Vernier
Energy of a Tossed BallPhysics with Vernier
Energy in Simple Harmonic MotionPhysics with Vernier
Momentum, Energy, and CollisionsPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Graph MatchingPhysics with Vernier
Back and Forth MotionPhysics with Vernier
Cart on a RampPhysics with Vernier
Determining g on an InclinePhysics with Vernier
Ball TossPhysics with Vernier
That's the Way the Ball Bounces - Height and Time for a Bouncing BallReal-World Math with Vernier
Walk This Way - Definition of RateReal-World Math with Vernier
Velocity Test - Interpreting GraphsReal-World Math with Vernier
From Here to There - Applications of the Distance FormulaReal-World Math with Vernier
Bounce Back - The Pattern of Rebound HeightsReal-World Math with Vernier
Walk the Line - Straight Line Distance GraphsReal-World Math with Vernier
Swinging Ellipses - Plotting an EllipseReal-World Math with Vernier
Tic, Toc: Pendulum MotionReal-World Math with Vernier
Up And Down: Damped Harmonic MotionReal-World Math with Vernier
How Tall? Describing Data with Statistical PlotsReal-World Math with Vernier
Meet You at the Intersection: Solving a System of Linear EquationsReal-World Math with Vernier
Clock Design: Period and Length of a Simple PendulumReal-World Math with Vernier
Graph It in Pieces: Piecewise Defined FunctionsReal-World Math with Vernier
Stepping to the Greatest Integer: The Greatest Integer FunctionReal-World Math with Vernier
Crawling Around: Parametric PlotsReal-World Math with Vernier
Spring Thing - Newton's Second LawReal-World Math with Vernier
Stretch It to the Limit - The Linear Force Relation for a Rubber BandReal-World Math with Vernier
What Goes Up - Position and Time for a Cart on a RampReal-World Math with Vernier
College (34 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
PID Ping Pong Ball LevitationEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Kinetic Energy and MassPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work and Kinetic EnergyPhysics Explorations and Projects
Work Done by GravityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Energy in CollisionsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Constant Motion and Changing MotionPhysics Explorations and Projects
Balanced Forces and Unbalanced ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
OscillationsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Heat as Energy TransferPhysics Explorations and Projects
Newton’s Second LawPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Equilibrium of ForcesPhysics Explorations and Projects
Conservation of MomentumPhysics Explorations and Projects
Impulse and MomentumAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Momentum and CollisionsAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
The Mathematical Model of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Kinematics and Dynamics of Simple Harmonic MotionAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Motion on an InclineAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's First LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Newton's Second LawAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Kinetic EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Energy Storage and Transfer: Gravitational EnergyAdvanced Physics with Vernier — Mechanics
Static and Kinetic FrictionPhysics with Vernier
Air ResistancePhysics with Vernier
Simple Harmonic MotionPhysics with Vernier
Energy of a Tossed BallPhysics with Vernier
Energy in Simple Harmonic MotionPhysics with Vernier
Momentum, Energy, and CollisionsPhysics with Vernier
Impulse and MomentumPhysics with Vernier
Graph MatchingPhysics with Vernier
Back and Forth MotionPhysics with Vernier
Cart on a RampPhysics with Vernier
Determining g on an InclinePhysics with Vernier
Ball TossPhysics with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1 2IncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1 2IncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  2. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Motion Detector ClampMD-CLAMP$15.00
Digital Extension CableEXT-BTD$12.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Digital Sensor CableMDC-BTD$5.00

Support

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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