Ballistics Car

Item #P3-3527

$79.50 Bundle Discount

Unit Price	$79.50
6+	$74.50

Make independent vectors clear, visual and unforgettable

The Ballistics Car is a classic projectile motion demonstration that still amazes students. As the cart rolls forward and launches the ball straight up, students can observe whether the ball is caught every time—revealing the independence of vertical and horizontal motion. By comparing the speed of the cart to the horizontal speed of the ball, this apparatus turns a surprising result into a powerful learning moment.

Why Teachers Love the Ballistics Car

Always engaging: A dramatic, repeatable demonstration that captures student attention every time.
Clear physics principles: Visually proves the independence of vertical and horizontal motion.
Repeatable experiments: Test different cart speeds to deepen understanding and spark discussion.
Great for video analysis: Ideal for slow-motion or digital video analysis activities.

Resources

Ballistics Car Instructional Guide

What You Can Teach with the Ballistics Car

Ideal for middle school, high school, and introductory physics labs:

Projectile motion: Separating vertical and horizontal components of motion
Kinematics: Velocity, acceleration, and motion analysis
Relative motion: Comparing cart speed to ball’s horizontal speed
Experimental analysis: Using video tools to collect and interpret data
Real-world applications: Extending results to scenarios like planes dropping rescue packages

Eye protection is recommended when using this product.

Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.

What's Included:

Ballistics Car

2 - 7/8" steel balls

Magnetic release cord

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