Monkey and Hunter Demo
Classic demonstration of independent horizontal and vertical motion
The Monkey and Hunter doesn’t just explain a famous problem—it proves it. Arbor Scientific’s version is an exclusive, classroom-ready apparatus that lets students see why the projectile always hits the falling target. Aim the launcher directly at the “monkey,” release the plunger, and—at the instant the ball is fired—the electromagnet releases the target into free fall. When students watch the ball strike the falling disk every time, the math suddenly makes sense—and the power of physics becomes unforgettable.
Why Teachers Love Monkey and Hunter Demo
- Discrepant yet definitive: A dramatic demo that settles doubts instantly.
- Perfect timing built in: The electromagnet releases the target exactly at launch for consistent outcomes.
- Clear, repeatable setup: Laser sight simplifies alignment and improves reliability.
- Exclusive, educator-designed: Purpose-built for classrooms to demonstrate a foundational idea with confidence.
Note: Ring stand and C-clamp are not included; clamping the base is required for accurate results.
Product Details
What You Can Teach with the Monkey and Hunter
Ideal for high school, AP Physics, and introductory college mechanics:
- Independence of horizontal and vertical motion
- Projectile motion: Trajectory vs. time
- Free fall & acceleration due to gravity
- Kinematics modeling: Predicting outcomes from equations and diagrams
- Experimental reasoning: Testing assumptions and reconciling theory with observation
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
Product Specifications
What's Included:
Ball launcher
Bracket
Safety Key
Laser Sight
Black/Red Lead
Monkey (disk)
Nylon Washers (4)
Wingnuts (3)
2 AA size batteries
Projectile Balls (3)
Thumbscrew
L Bracket
Rod Clamp
Electromagnet
Warning: California Residents
WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov