Learning to Use a Motion Detector

Experiment #20 from Elementary Science with Vernier

Education Level

Elementary School

Subject

Elementary Science

Physical Science

Introduction

You can use a Motion Detector to measure the position of objects as they move. In this activity, you will learn how to use a Motion Detector.

Objectives

Sensors and Equipment

This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.

Option 1

Go Direct^® Motion Detector

Option 2

Go! Motion

Option 3

Motion Detector

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This experiment is #20 of Elementary Science with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.

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