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My Vernier Dynamics Cart jumps off the track when after colliding with the magnetic end stop.

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  • Created Oct 2, 2008
    by Jake Hopkins
  • Updated Oct 2, 2008
    by Jake Hopkins
  • Article #1903

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The adjustable end stop was not designed for anything beyond gentle collisions when using the magnets. The track-jumping behavior is expected.

To use the end stop with higher-speed collisions, remove magnets from the end-stop, and use the plunger cart instead. This combination will keep the cart on the track for all but the most enthusiastic student.

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