Vernier Dynamics System

Study uniform acceleration with the ultra-low friction Vernier Cart

Low-friction black anodized track

Double-duty as an optics bench

One slick combination

We took a standard physics teaching tool and made it better� a lot better.

We've engineered our dynamics system to be the best value in your physics classroom. Our carts are extremely low friction, and they stay that way due to sealed bearings. The machined wheels are truly round, unlike molded wheels. The heavy track stays flat and true, and the black anodized finish makes for very low friction. Plus, the track works as an optics bench! The Vernier Dynamics System is a perfect match for the Vernier Motion Detector.

Vernier Dynamics System
Order Code: VDS
Price: $264

Vernier Optics Expansion Kit
Order Code: OEK
Price: $155

Combination Dynamics Track and Optics Bench

The Combination Dynamics Track and Optical Bench is black anodized aluminum and includes a metric scale. Extremely rigid, this 1.2 meter track will not sag under use. A collection of stops, feet, and brackets to hold Photogates and Motion Detector complete the kit.

Vernier Dynamics Carts

The Vernier carts are used for kinematics and dynamics experiments. Attach a Dual Range Force Sensor or Wireless Dynamics Sensor System, or use the carts with our redesigned Vernier Motion Detector. Roll the cart down a ramp to study constant acceleration, or use two carts to study momentum conservation. With extremely low friction due to sealed bearings and machined wheels, this superior cart gives very high quality data. Interchangeable magnetic and Velcro end caps makes it versatile. The Plunger Cart has a spring-loaded plunger for consistent collisions, while the Standard Cart is similar, but has no plunger. Vernier carts are compatible with other common carts and tracks.

Wireless Accessories

The Vernier Wireless Dynamics Sensor System (WDSS) easily mounts onto a dynamics cart to measure force and acceleration, all in one sensor. Using Bluetooth technology, the WDSS sends data directly to Logger Pro wirelessly, allowing you to collect accurate data with no cables dangling behind and adding friction to your experiment.

Vernier Optics Expansion Kit

The Vernier Optics Expansion Kit adds optics experiments to the Vernier Dynamics System. The kit includes three lenses and adjustable lens holders, a screen and holder, a luminous light source, and a point light source.

Vernier Dynamics Experiments

Experiments for Cart and Track g on an incline * Newton's Second Law * Momentum, Energy, and Collisions * Impulse and Momentum *	Experiments for Optics Bench Light, Brightness, and Distance * The Telescope Image Formation
* This experiment can be found in our lab book Physics with Computers

Ordering Information


Vernier Dynamics System Standard cart with Magnetic and Velcro End Caps Plunger cart with Magnetic and Velcro End Caps Mass - 500 g Combination 1.2 m Dynamics Track/Optics Bench Adjustable Leveling Feet Adjustable End Stop Motion Detector Bracket 2 Photogate Brackets Rod Clamp	VDS	$264
Additional track and carts
Combination 1.2 m Dynamics Track/Optics Bench Includes 2 adjustable two-foot levelers	TRACK	$109
Standard Cart	CART-S	$80
Plunger Cart	CART-P	$98
Cart Fan	FAN-VDS	$60
Friction Pad	PAD-VDS	$30

Vernier Optics Expansion Kit	OEK	$155
Vernier Dynamics System Accessories

Note: All Vernier products are designed for educational use only. Our equipment is not designed or recommended for research or any apparatus involved with any industrial or commercial process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing process, or industrial testing of any kind. More information.