This information pertains to Vernier (BTD) Photogates. For information about using Go Direct Photogates, see The Science Olympiad Scrambler event suggests using laser photogates to......
The Cart Picket Fence can be used with a photogate to measure distance, velocity and acceleration vs. time. Using a Vernier (BTD) Photogate With Logger......
One possible cause for a high initial velocity is the detection of the leading edge of the picket fence as it passes through a photogate.......
There are a few reasons you might want to collect data with both a Motion Encoder and a photogate at the same time. One example......
A photogate can be used to simply count blocking events. This is useful for counting the number of rotations of a wind generator or motor......
This information applies to a Vernier (BTD) Photogate For information about measuring acceleration using Go Direct Photogates, see First, you need to understand some terminology......
The following guide pertains to setting up Vernier (BTD) Photogates for data collection in a projectile motion experiment. If you are looking for instructions for......
This information pertains to LabQuest 2. If you have LabQuest 3, see this article. If you have an original LabQuest, see this article....
The following information describes how to set up wired Vernier Photogates (VPG-BTD) when using LabQuest as a standalone device. If you are collecting data with......
In LabQuest 2.8.4 or newer, be sure the Photogate Timing Mode: Projectile Launcher has the “Use Time of Flight Pad” option selected. In older versions......