Visual Scientifics ballistic pendulum is used to demonstrate the properties of energy and momentum by measuring a ball’s velocity after it is shot from the pendulum’s spring-loaded launcher into a barrel on the end of its rigid arm. The pendulum’s measuring board gauges the swing height of the pendulum arm in degrees after the ball has entered the barrel. The pendulum has durable steel construction for durability; steel is a good general-purpose material, with better weldability and increased rust resistance over wrought iron. The pendulum’s 27 pages of instructions cover approximately 3 to 4 hours of class and lab time, and include a main lab, “What is the Muzzle Velocity?”, and two extensions, “Photogate Verification of Muzzle Velocity” and “Damped Simple Harmonic Motion.” The instructions also contain safety information, general theory, classroom lessons, experimental set up diagrams, a student lab book, 10 Next Generation Science Standards, and 17 Common Core Standards. The pendulum requires the PTBASE base and safety glasses for operation. Optional accessories include a video camera for the extensions, graphing software, carbon paper, scale for obtaining masses, PTPGS photogate, and PTBACK back board (required and optional accessories sold separately). The pendulum is suitable for high school and college students, or ages 14 to 21.

Science education products incorporate applied math and science principles into classroom and homeschool-based projects. Teachers in pre-K, elementary, and secondary classrooms use science education kits and products alongside science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum to demonstrate STEM concepts and real-world applications through hands-on activities. Science education projects include a broad range of activities, such as practical experiments in engineering, aeronautics, robotics, energy, chemistry, physics, biology, and geology.

Visual Scientifics brand products, manufactured by EISCO Scientific, include lab supplies and equipment for physical science education. Founded in 1968, EISCO is headquartered in Rochester, NY, and meets International Organization of Standardization (ISO) standard 9001: 2000.

What’s in the Box?

• Spring-loaded launcher
• Rigid-arm pendulum with barrel
• Measuring board
• Drilled ball
• Small metal rod with handle
• Instructions

• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.3 x 8.4 x 5.3 inches; 1.75 Pounds
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2013
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ EISCO
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India