Ballistics Car with Remote Trigger – Horizontal & Vertical Motion Physics Demonstrator
Ballistics Car with Remote Trigger – Horizontal & Vertical Motion Physics Demonstrator
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Demonstrates Independence of Motion – Ball lands back in moving cart, showing horizontal and vertical motion separately
Wireless Remote Trigger – Allows precise timing and engaging demonstrations
Durable Classroom Design – Includes conical rubber catcher for consistent results
Complete Kit – Comes with two ¾" steel balls and full instructions
Perfect for Physics Education – Brings projectile motion and Newtonian principles to life
The Ballistics Car with Remote Trigger provides a striking and memorable demonstration of the independence of horizontal and vertical motion—a core concept in physics.
This four-wheeled cart carries a vertical launch tube with a spring-loaded piston, designed to project a steel ball straight upward while the cart is in motion. Both the cart and the ball share the same horizontal velocity, so when the ball falls back down, it lands directly back into the moving cart—perfectly illustrating Newtonian mechanics.
The remote-controlled release system ensures reliable timing and adds engagement for classroom demonstrations. A conical rubber catcher compensates for slight variations in trajectory, ensuring successful operation every time.
Cart Design: Four-wheeled with vertical spring-loaded launch tube
Operation: Remote wireless trigger for piston release
Accessories Included: Two ¾" steel balls and operating instructions
Power: Requires six “AAA” batteries (not included)
Educational Focus: Demonstrates Newton’s laws, projectile motion, and independence of motion in two dimensions
Ideal for high school and university physics labs, this demonstrator transforms an abstract concept into a memorable, hands-on experiment.
