PASCO Equipment Brainstorn by https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment Go on to the Pasco Website. Search in the code number from the equipment list (this is on the website). Find one interesting piece of equipment and briefly explain what it can be used for. Try not to repeat anyone else. en-us 2017-12-06 09:45:25 UTC 2024-05-27 11:32:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Energy Transfer Generator cameron_despoina_d1 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/213637263 The Energy Transfer Generator is able to show the conversion of gravitational potential energy into electrical energy. ]]> 2017-12-06 10:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/213637263 EcoZone System zha0137 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215673391 The EcoZone System is a piece of equipment used to model and understand interactions between up to three ecosystems. The piece of equipment features three clear acrylic EcoChambers in which three different ecosystems can be set up. The design also includes easy integration of PASCO sensors allowing for the collection of real time, quantitative data.

]]> 2017-12-13 05:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215673391 Photogate Head lia0026 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215677453 The Photogate Head is a device which projects a narrow infrared beam between its arms. When an object blocks the beam, the device is able to monitor the motion of the object passing through it.]]> 2017-12-13 06:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215677453 Basic Optic Green Diode Laser luo0016 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215681158 The Green Diode Laser can be used to demonstrate the effect of changing wavelength on the diffraction and interference patterns.]]> 2017-12-13 06:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215681158 Weather Anemometer Sensor che0192 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215688955 The Weather/Anemometer Sensor measures wind speed and wind chill in addition to temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, and dew point.
This equipment enable you to collect weather data, regardless that you are indoor or outdoor.

]]> 2017-12-13 07:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215688955 Absolute Zero Apparatus bat0006 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215690336 The Absolute Zero Sphere maintains a constant volume which is perfect for determining absolute zero temperature. The apparatus allows a connected pressure sensor and temperature sensor to record pressure and temperature in real-time. The sphere must be submerged within waters/liquids in order to collect data. ]]> 2017-12-13 07:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215690336 String Vibrator mur00271 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215694809 A string vibrator is a device that has the ability to create mechanical wave demonstrations that allow students to study the fundamental characteristics of mechanical waves including wave speed, frequency, wavelength, amplitude, interference and resonance.]]> 2017-12-13 08:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215694809 Electroscope siv0002 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215696212 The Electroscope measures electrostatic charge.
The indicator turns and points to a certain part of the electroscope when a charge is applied, depending on the magnitude of the charge.]]> 2017-12-13 08:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215696212 Salinity Sensor ngu0247 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215699984 The Salinity Sensor when paired with the probe, measures salinity using electrical conductivity. The sensor also takes into account the change in conductivity due to temperature change.
]]> 2017-12-13 08:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215699984 Colorimeter Sensor https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215700774 Colorimeters are used to measure the concentration of a solution by measuring the level at which it absorbs a certain wavelength and comparing this to the absorbance of a series of solutions of known concentration.]]> 2017-12-13 08:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215700774 No-Bounce Pad wan0111 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215701237 No-Bounce Pads are used to stop falling objects from bouncing. It prevents damages that would normally be caused when a heavy object hits a surface. in addition, it is also a good way to demonstrate the area of impact of a falling object during collision.]]> 2017-12-13 08:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215701237 Photosynthesis Tank sou00062 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215702014 Photosynthesis Tanks are able to measure the production of oxygen during the process of photosynthesis. It contains two concentric Plexiglas chambers which allows the internal environment to be controlled. Its rubber stopper seals the sample off from the external atmosphere so oxygen is not exchanged between the two.]]> 2017-12-13 08:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215702014 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Senser flo0004 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215705501 This tool can quickly and easily measure the concentration of oxygen just about anywhere.]]> 2017-12-13 09:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215705501 Mole Set hua0032 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215706776 The Mole Set contains four separate elements: Copper, Iron, Zinc and Aluminium. Each sample contains one mole (6.02 X 10^23 atoms) of the element. This sets helps to visualise what a mole is, as well as furthering knowledge of the properties of each element in relation to thermodynamics.

]]> 2017-12-13 09:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215706776 Projectile Launcher https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215706777 The Projectile Launcher illustrates the idea that motion in different dimensions is absolutely independent. A good launcher not only illustrates this non-intuitive idea, but it can be used to describe the exact motion of the projectile as well. PASCO has precision-engineered the Projectile Launcher to be accurate, durable and give repeatable results.]]> 2017-12-13 09:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215706777 Compression Igniter vil0013 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215713946 This is used to ignite paper specifically. This works due to the quick compression, restricting the time for the heat to be exchanged between the air and its surroundings. The adiabatic compression reaches a temperature well above combustion. This tool serves as an introduction to how diesel engines work, as they also use adiabatic compression (burning fuel and not paper).  ]]> 2017-12-13 09:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215713946 LIGHT SENSOR ngu0255 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215716711 This tool is used to measure light. It is able to compare light intensity vs. distance, to measure relative light intensities intensities or compare relative intensity of reflected light from a variety of surfaces. ]]> 2017-12-13 09:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215716711 Oxidation Reduction Potential Probe hua0045 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215730127 The oxidation-reduction potential probe also know as a red-ox probe is used to measure the ability of a substance to oxidise or reduce. The red-ox probe can also be used to monitor red-ox titrations ]]> 2017-12-13 10:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215730127 Drop Box li_0083 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215735549 The drop box is a device to hold metal object magnetically. There are multiple ways to cause the object to drop. When you trigger the device, current will flow through the coils and cancel the magnetic field that holds the metal. It can be used to investigate the free fall system.]]> 2017-12-13 11:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215735549 Ring Launcher (EM-8661) bar0068 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215742849 The Ring Launcher accelerates aluminium rings upwards by creating a magnetic repulsion between a copper wire coil and the ring. The magnetic field is generated when the coil is supplied with an alternating current. This can be used to demonstrate how electric currents can generate magnetic fields and the potential uses for this in accelerating aircraft or other objects. ]]> 2017-12-13 11:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215742849 Sine Wave Generator rup00012 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215769814 The Sine Wave Generator is a device for generating waves with speakers or wave drivers. It allows both the frequency (1-800 Hz) and amplitude of the sine wave output to be varied. ]]> 2017-12-13 13:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215769814 Amadeus Spectrometer System yuc0002 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215978359 Through the use of a spectrometer, a person can learn about the composition of the electromagnetic radiation in the visible range. Spectrometers typically work by directing light towards diffraction grating which separates the light into its component wavelengths.  ]]> 2017-12-13 20:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215978359 Charge Sensor mcc0024 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215992386 Is used to measure electrostatic charges and is not affected by humidity. It shows if the charge is positive or negative as well as measuring both charge and voltage. It utilises automatic scaling to adjust the reading depending on the given inputs.]]> 2017-12-13 21:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/215992386 Ballistic Cart Accessory hen0025 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216004655 The Ballistic Cart Accessory is an accessory for the Variable Speed Motorized Cart that shoots a plastic ball into the air that will then, if the cart is moving at a constant velocity, fall back into the catcher on the cart. It offers an interesting way of demonstrating projectile motion.]]> 2017-12-13 22:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216004655 Light Level Sensor dun0023 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216005685 The light level sensor is used to identify the strength of light. This device is made to replicate how the light affects the human eye, which is most sensitive to the green part of the spectrum. ]]> 2017-12-13 22:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216005685 Optic Fibre Message Kit cla0071 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216066325 This is a set that allows the user to send and receive different kinds of messages through the use of optic fibre. Using this kit you can send text, voice and other messages. It also comes with the equipment to test and modify the signal while in transit.]]> 2017-12-14 08:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216066325 Magnetic Stirrer hay0016 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216116729 Through the use of rotating magnetic fields, a stir bar, or 'flea', stirs a liquid. Varying speeds of rotation allows for greater mixture of a substance. The tool is necessary for setting a constant mixing method between various samples]]> 2017-12-14 12:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216116729 Induction Wand kwa0006 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216124989 he Induction Wand is a rigid pendulum with a coil at the bottom end, connected to the banana terminals at the other end. A through-hole allows the pendulum to be connected to a Rotary Motion Sensor for detailed investigations of induction as the coil is swung through a magnetic field.]]> 2017-12-14 12:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216124989 Sodium Ion Selective Electrode mujahidmohamed https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216323738 The Sodium Ion Selective Electrode is designed to measure sodium concentration in an aqueous solution.

The PASCO family of Ion Selective Electrodes support either point readings or continuous monitoring of specific ion concentrations in water.

]]> 2017-12-14 20:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216323738 Diffusion Osmosis Apparatus bow0004 https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216328949 The diffusion osmosis apparatus is a tool used to model the process of osmosis. It consists of one U-shaped tube seperated by a semi-permeable membrane down the middle. One side is filled with a hypotonic solution and the other side is filled with a hypertonic solution. ]]> 2017-12-14 20:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cameron_despoina_d1/Pascoequipment/wish/216328949