Instantaneous velocity
Carrying out the experiment
Evaluation and resultsล
Setup
Set up the equipment according to Fig. 1. First assemble the
frame with the light barrier using the stand material. Then
attach the rod of the Maxwell wheel, in such a way, that the
wheel axle is level and the strings are even on both sides.
You can reach this best by some up and down movements
before starting the experiment.
Attach the key switch using the support block.
Fix the scale to the saddle base. The upper pointer should be
adjusted to the axis of the wheel in its highest position. It
remains fixed through the complete experiment. The lower
pointer is moved according the beam position of the light