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Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

by Vernier
SKU GDX-FOR
Original price $119.00 - Original price $119.00
Original price $119.00
$119.00
$119.00 - $119.00
Current price $119.00
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Product Warranty:

5-Year Limited Warranty (1-Year Limited Warranty on Battery). Warranty details can be found on manufacturer's website.

Vernier Customer Support:

Toll-free: (888) 837-6437

Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

Go Direct® Force and Acceleration Sensor

The Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor couples a 3-axis accelerometer with a stable and accurate force sensor that measures forces as small as ±0.1 N and up to ±50 N. Measure pushes and pulls in the classroom or outdoors. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator Compatibility

Purchase the TI Bluetooth adapter to allow this sensor to connect to any of the following Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators:

Versatile Experimentation

Go Direct Force and Acceleration can be used in a variety of experiments:

  • Investigate Newton’s Third Law by connecting the hooks of two force sensors with a rubber band.
  • Use the force sensor to pull an object across a surface to measure frictional forces.
  • Attach the force sensor to the Centripetal Force Apparatus to measure centripetal force and acceleration simultaneously.
  • Place sensors on Dynamics Carts to investigate forces and accelerations in collisions.
  • Connect to Scratch 3 and enhance your activity with sensor input to control your sprite.

Specifications

  • Force: ±50 N
  • Acceleration: 3 axis, ±16 g
  • Gyroscope: 3 axis, 2000°/s
  • Connections:
    • Wireless: Bluetooth
    • Wired: USB

UPC:

MPN: GDX-FOR

Package Dimensions: 2.25 in x 3.5 in x 7 in

  • Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor
  • Hook
  • Bumper
  • Nylon screw
  • Accessory rod
  • Micro USB Cable

Five-Year Limited Warranty

Most Vernier-branded products carry a five-year limited warranty. During the warranty period, Vernier will repair or replace the item if there is a defect in materials or workmanship. Outside the warranty, Vernier will attempt to repair most products, often at no charge.

The Vernier warranty covers products when used by educational institutions only.

Exclusions and Limitations

Products manufactured by anyone other than Vernier are subject to the conditions of the warranty supplied by the original equipment manufacturer.

Damage to a product caused by improper use, abuse, or non-educational use will void the warranty.

Products used outside of educational institutions carry no warranty other than to be free of defects upon arrival.

Consumable items carry no warranty other than to be free of defects upon arrival. Examples include, but are not limited to, solutions, capillary tubes, and EKG electrode tabs.

Due to the nature of some products, their warranty period is less than five years, or will only be warranted on arrival. Examples include, but are not limited to, batteries, light sources, and replaceable electrode modules.

Packages and kits are covered by the warranties of their individual parts.

Contact

For additional support, please contact Vernier via email at support@vernier.com, or phone at 888-837-6437.

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