Light Gate (Each)

The Light Gate - Infrared Sensor is a high-precision timing tool designed for measuring motion, speed, velocity, acceleration, and event monitoring in physics and mechanics experiments. Featuring an infrared transmitter and receiver, this sensor accurately detects objects passing through the ˜gate', making it an essential resource for kinematics and dynamics investigations.

Designed to work seamlessly with the Data Harvest Dynamics system and the EasySense software, this light gate allows students to collect and analyze real-time motion data, reinforcing STEM learning through hands-on experimentation. Whether used individually or in pairs, the light gate provides precise measurements for timing-based investigations, helping students explore key physics concepts with confidence.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Enables accurate time, speed, velocity, and acceleration measurements
• Supports kinematics and dynamics investigations, making physics experiments more interactive
• Compatible with Data Harvest Dynamics systems and EasySense software, ensuring seamless data collection
• Encourages inquiry-based learning, allowing students to explore motion through hands-on experimentation
• Provides high-precision event monitoring, making it ideal for mechanics and timing-based studies

Classroom ideas for incorporating this product:

• Use a single light gate to measure time and speed of moving objects
• Set up two light gates at known distances to calculate velocity and acceleration
• Integrate with dynamic carts and ramps to explore Newton's laws of motion
• Conduct free-fall or pendulum motion experiments, tracking timing and energy transfer
• Analyze collisions and momentum by measuring changes in speed before and after impact
• Pair with EasySense software to graph and interpret real-time motion data

Key Features:

• Infrared transmitter and receiver, detecting objects passing through the ˜gate'
• Can be used singly or in pairs for advanced motion tracking
• Designed for use with Data Harvest Dynamics system and EasySense software
• Precise and reliable, ensuring high-accuracy measurements for physics experiments
• Durable and classroom-ready, built for repeated use in STEM learning

Specifications:

• Compatible with motion and timing experiments
• Ideal for physics, mechanics, and kinematics studies
• Seamless integration with Data Harvest and EasySense software

The Light Gate - Infrared Sensor is a must-have tool for timing-based physics experiments, allowing students to accurately measure motion variables and develop a deeper understanding of kinematics and mechanics. By providing precise, real-time data collection, this sensor enhances STEM learning and makes complex physics concepts more tangible and accessible.