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Go Direct® Photogate
Go Direct Photogate is a double-gate sensor that includes two photogates built into the arms of the sensor, which accurately measures velocity and acceleration. It connects via Bluetooth ® wireless technology or via USB to your device.
Technical Specifications
Battery650 mAh Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery life (single full charge): ~10 hours continuous data collection Battery life (long term): ~300 full charge cycles (several years depending on
Accuracy±1.0% FS
Resolution1 μs
ConnectivityBluetooth / USB
Infrared SourcePeak at 880 nm Gate width: 77.5 mm Internal gate separation: 20 mm Distance from internal gates to bottom of photogate arms: ~10 mm Distance from internal gates to sides of photogate arms: ~5 mm Gate LED indicators: Off for unblocked gate, on for blocked gate
NCERT Coverage
CBSE Curriculum Alignment
3
experiments
1
classes
1
subjects
Physics
Experiments per class
Class 9
3
NCERT Practicals
Mapped Experiments
Class 9PhysicsDirect
Picket Fence Free Fall
Motion
Measure acceleration due to gravity — equations of motion