Vernier® Projectile Launcher

Students use the Vernier Projectile Launcher to investigate important concepts in two-dimensional kinematics.

They can launch steel balls at angles between 0 and 70° and over distances up to 2.5 m. The solid, heavy base provides an easy-to-use and reliable setup. A unique pneumatic launching system provides excellent repeatability and allows users to set the launch speed.

Built-in photogates and angle markings provide accurate measurement of the ball’s launch velocity for precise quantitative analysis of projectile motion. The device plugs into a compatible data-collection interface. The launcher is for educational use only.