Get a Grip!

Introduction

In this experiment, you will measure your grip strength. You will see if your grip strength changes as you grip an object for a longer time. You will also compare your grip strength with your classmates.

Objectives

In this experiment, you will

• 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 Vernier sensors and equipment.

Option 1

Option 2

Additional Requirements

You may also need an interface and software for data collection. What do I need for data collection?