Dynamic Cart for PSSC Physics

Description:

This wooden cart was designed to show the relation between a force exerted on an object and the velocity of that object. It was simple and inexpensive, made from short pieces of 2" x 4" and three roller skate wheels. This example was made by Grisell and Kaiel, students at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, in the early 1960s.

Date Made: early 1960s

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Science & Scientific Instruments

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Credit Line: Gift of Benson Polytechnic High School

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2007.0040.01Catalog Number: 2007.0040.01Accession Number: 2007.0040

Object Name: dynamic cartcart

Physical Description: metal (overall material)wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 in x 11 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 7.62 cm x 29.21 cm x 8.89 cmoverall: 3 1/8 in x 11 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in; 7.9375 cm x 29.21 cm x 13.335 cm

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Record Id: nmah_1321590

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