Cart on a Cart

1F30.30 | wall
Catalog: 
1F30.30
Location: 
wall
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Setup Time: 
5 minutes
  • A cart is stacked on top of another cart and are coupled together.
    A cart is stacked on top of another cart and are coupled together.
  • The carts are uncoupled before hitting a block solidly secured to the floor. The
    The carts are uncoupled before hitting a block solidly secured to the floor. The lower cart comes to a stop and the top cart continues at the same speed.
  • A rider on the stack of carts is pushed. Once the carts are up to speed they are
    A rider on the stack of carts is pushed. Once the carts are up to speed they are uncoupled just before striking an object that stops the lower cart.
  • The top cart continues at the same speed as before the impact. The lower cart st
    The top cart continues at the same speed as before the impact. The lower cart stops due to an external force.
  • The top cart continues at the same speed as before the impact. The lower cart st
    The top cart continues at the same speed as before the impact. The lower cart stops due to an external force.
Safety: 
A safety helmet should be worn. A slow speed will work well and will be safer. Keep hands clear of the impact block. Do not stand on the cart.
Date Added: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2000 - 12:00am
Description: 

A cart is stacked on top of another cart and are coupled together. A rider on the stack of carts is pushed. Once the carts are up to speed they are uncoupled just before striking an object that stops the lower cart. The top cart continues at the same speed as before the impact. The lower cart stops due to an external force.

Instructions: 


1. Stack the carts, the wide one on top of the narrow one.
2. Insert the wood coupling device to connect the top cart to the bottom cart.
3. Have a rider sit on top of the stack of carts and push with a modest speed.
4. The rider pulls out the wood coupling device before hitting a block taped to the floor.
5. Bring the rider and remaining cart to a safe stop.

Purpose: 
To demonstrate Newton's first law.
Link: 
http://pirt2.asu.edu/../%252FDCS/1N30.440.pdf
Cross Reference: 
1N30.30