Usage Information
The cart is fitted with a unique suspension system that should protect the cart from damage by
dropping or over burdening, but care should be taken to prevent this.
• When using the track use the end stops to prevent the carts from leaving the track.
• Only use low angles of track incline (less than 15 cm of elevation). The system will perform
significantly better than traditional dynamics apparatus.
• After storage use a soft brush to remove debris from the track grooves.
• Do not install the magnetic bumper unless you know you will be using them in the practical work.
• Magnetic repulsion is only for low-speed collisions with other carts whilst using the Dynamics
System magnetic end stops. If the speed is high the repulsion will bounce the carts off the track.
When setting up
• Always check the Handedness of the fixtures.
• Insert the captive bolts required for the light gate brackets first.
• Insert the support / feet second and move down the track by at least the width of the support.
• Insert the end stops last.
• Do not over tighten the securing bolts, you could potentially damage the track.
Both carts provide a spring-loaded plunger
• The plunger provides three different forces to move the cart. Each notch is 1x more than the
previous.
• As you push the plunger in it will click at each position, a final click position is provided to hold the
plunger level with the cart’s exterior.
• To activate the plunger, tap on the pin on the top of the cart.
The carts and the masses both have a nominal mass of 280g (weigh before use).
For expert work on momentum, collisions, F=ma the mass of the carts and masses should be
accurately obtained.