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Get a Grip

Experiment #2 from Exploring Life Science

Education Level
Middle School

Introduction

In this experiment, you will measure your gripping power. You will see if your gripping power changes as you grip an object over a period of time. You will also compare your gripping power with your classmates.

Objectives

  • Use a Gas Pressure Sensor to measure your gripping power.
  • See which of your hands has the greater gripping power.
  • Learn what happens to your gripping power as time goes by.
  • Compare your gripping power with your classmates.

Sensors and Equipment

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

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