Set-up Instructions for M: D - 4

Equipment Locations
ItemLocation
Spring and Car ApparatusSet 9, Cabinet 2, Shelf 2
Scissors 
Spring/Twine 

Set-up Instructions:

1. Measure the correct-sized loop of string/twine by utilizing the posts on the storage apparatus.

2. Slide the spring onto the protruding rod of each car.  Hold the cars near each other by wrapping the string around the screws on the bottom of each car. (see photos below)

Cars on their side with string connecting them.        Arial photo of cars connected by string

3. Place the large mass in 1 of the two cars.

Two cars connected by string; one with weight the other without

4. Cap each car with the boxes, labeled car A and car B.  Be sure that boxes face the students.

Two cars with labels A and B connected by string


Maintenance: Check to be sure that the swivel wheel will not drag and impede the motion of the moving cars.  Wheels periodically must be adjusted and tightened, so check all of these before sending demo into lecture.