Howitzer and Tunnel (Vertical Gun on Cart)

1D60.10A | Ab2
Catalog: 
1D60.10A
Location: 
Ab2
Room: 
PS F175
Condition: 
Very Good
Quantity: 
2
Setup Time: 
30 minutes
Instructors: 
Adams, Chamberlin, Covatto
  • The cart runs along a level track and fires a ball straight up into the air and
    The cart runs along a level track and fires a ball straight up into the air and catches it again.
  • The cannon is armed by pushing the ball down until it clicks.
    The cannon is armed by pushing the ball down until it clicks.
  • A block can be placed under the track 'feet' to accelerate the cart.
    A block can be placed under the track 'feet' to accelerate the cart.
  • A foam 'cushion' is used to help bring the cart to a stop.
    A foam 'cushion' is used to help bring the cart to a stop.
  • To change battery unscrew the two thumbscrews holding the device to the cart.
    To change battery unscrew the two thumbscrews holding the device to the cart.
Description: 

Projectile launched vertically from moving horizontal cart lands on the cart again. (1D60.15 Tilt the track slightly and launch the ball perpendicular to the track and it will still catch it.)

Parts: 

PASCO track, carts

Cross Reference: 
1D60.15A Howitzerand Tunnel on Incline
Complete: 
Yes